used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
Nikolsköe
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From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
on one occasion
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
postilionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
on the contrary
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Above all things," he kept reflecting, "I must not think too much of myself."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Ten days later, therefore, he invented a pretext, in the shape of a desire to study the working of Sunday schools, to drive to the town, and thence to Nikolsköe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But next there would recur to his memory the recent visit and its cold reception; until once more he would be seized with his old timidity and awkwardness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As he drove, the manner in which he encouraged his postilion communicated to his progress the character, rather, of a young officer's trip to fight his first duel, for diffidence, impatience, and delight were well-nigh choking him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the end, however, the spirit of adventurous youth, aided by a secret desire to try his luck, to test his strength unaided, and without a protector, contrived to win the day.
