used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
Armine
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From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
paler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
ProvesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
spectraladjectiveUS /ˈspektrəl/
of or relating to a spectrum
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
TacticiannounUS /tækˈtɪʃən/
a person who is skilled at planning tactics
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
Temple'snounUS /ˈtempəlz/
possessive form of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE midnight moon flung its broad beams over the glades and avenues of Armine, as Ferdinand, riding Miss Temple’s horse, re-entered the park.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no longer a contest between poverty and pride, between the maintenance or destruction of his ancient house, between his old engagement and his present passion; that was past.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He looked little like a pledged and triumphant lover; but in his contracted brow and compressed lip might be read the determination of his soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His countenance was paler than the spectral light that guided him on his way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Captain Armine Proves Himself a Complete Tactician_.
