used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
for the reason that
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
Fielden
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From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
and nothing more
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
most important element
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
not any; not one
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
Phillips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
in the near future
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
racecoursenoun
a course over which races are run
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made their way along the main street in silence, and came presently to the deserted racecourse.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and Phillips had been in more than one tight place together, and he had every confidence in his companion.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EMPTY HOUSE There was just enough moonlight for Phillips' purpose, but not enough to render his task dangerous.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His spirits were rising, and he was looking forward keenly to something in the way of enterprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fielden asked no questions, partly because he deemed it would be useless, and partly because he did not wish to spoil what appeared to have in it the making of a dramatic adventure.
