used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
(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 "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
a quantity of money
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
the act of departing
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
true confidential information
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading WE LEAVE EARTH IN THE "SIRIUS."
farm-labourers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE LEAVE EARTH IN THE "SIRIUS."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
immediately past
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
go away from a place
From this reading WE LEAVE EARTH IN THE "SIRIUS."
the act of departing
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
and nothing more
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading "At last, Graham, all is in readiness for our departure.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
SIRIUSnounUS /ˈsɪrɪəs/
the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
From this reading WE LEAVE EARTH IN THE "SIRIUS."
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE LEAVE EARTH IN THE "SIRIUS."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
the act of testing something
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading (This trial trip nearly cost the Doctor his secret.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE LEAVE EARTH IN THE "SIRIUS."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
Whernside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A party of farm-labourers stoutly swore that they had seen a big house floating over Whernside, as they came home in the dusk; but they were only laughed at by their neighbours, and accused of being in liquor.) "We now feel a greater amount of satisfaction and confidence in our undertaking, and the several little details we had overlooked will be decided improvements."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I think it was wise, however, that before finally leaving Earth we tested the capabilities of our carriage."
