used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
Gwyeth
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From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
Hugh
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From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
not any; not one
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “I am sorry for him,” Hugh answered, after an instant.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
Strangwayes
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From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
carry out
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
express in words
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading “Since I must steer to the windward of hypocrisy, I am _not_ sorry for him,” Strangwayes returned.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
wringverbUS /rɪŋ/
twist and press out of shape
From this reading “I know it does wring a man to lose a commission out of his very hands.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
You're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re free to take it as you choose, good or ill,” Strangwayes went on; “but I can tell you Colonel Gwyeth is in no two minds about it.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “And do not you worry yourself over his broken spirit, Hugh; so far he has borne up stoutly.
