used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
(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 His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had confidence in his skill, and in his luck.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
duelsnounUS /ˈduːəlz/
plural of “duel” — 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 Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had confidence in his skill, and in his luck.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had confidence in his skill, and in his luck.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
Kate
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From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He had confidence in his skill, and in his luck.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
Neville
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From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
a course of conduct
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
a human being
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
Peyton's
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From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had confidence in his skill, and in his luck.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Neville had already fought two duels, and been successful in both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He came in high spirits, and rode upon Kate Peyton's grey, to sting his adversary, and show his contempt of him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The two combatants came to the field in a very different spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
which person or people
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading His conscience too was tolerably clear: for he was the insulted person; and, if a bullet should remove this dangerous rival from his path, why all the better for him, and all the worse for the fool who had brought the matter to a bloody issue, though the balance of the lady's heart inclined his way.
