used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
the act of departing
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
wanted intensely
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
Fardale
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From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
Fardale's
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From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
set up or found
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
a message received and understood
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
Jabez
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From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
pocket-money
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From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
on the contrary
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
try to get or reach
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
unusual or striking
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
in the near future
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Jabez left the hotel in a somewhat puzzled state of mind, but soon decided that "Lincoln" had obtained the information he desired and taken a hurried departure from Fardale.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Lincoln" failed to return to the hotel that night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
unostentatiousadjective
not ostentatious
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In an unostentatious way Jabez proceeded to seek bets, which he found.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Then it was that Jabez fancied he saw an opportunity to increase his pocket-money, for Fardale’s past victories had made the cadets rather confident in regard to the future, and some of them were willing to risk a little in backing the academy team.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The following day Jabez Lynch called at the hotel to inquire for the young man, and was told of his rather singular disappearance.
