used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
any thing at all
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
DuluthnounUS /dəˈluːθ/
a city in northeast Minnesota on Lake Superior
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
Eutaw
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From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
divisible by two
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
the act of departing
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
interludesnounUS /ˈɪntərluːdz/
plural of “interlude” — an intervening period or episode
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
go away from a place
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
joined in matrimony
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
on the contrary
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading He meant to do that later by letter--from the Riviera or from Egypt.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
express in words
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover, as he said to himself, there need not be anything final about it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
Ulrica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had hesitated about going down to Eutaw Castle to say good-bye, but in the end had perceived that the visit was a necessity.
at the time that
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Major and Ulrica knew that he was to leave Duluth when navigation was closed for the winter--indeed, of late, Ulrica had referred to that fact frequently--but he had not confided to them the remainder of his rather radical programme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the mean time, until he was married and across the Atlantic, it was essential to keep unbroken the friendly relations which had made his summer--even with its bad interludes--so keenly delightful to him; and to go away without paying a farewell visit he knew would be to risk a rupture that very easily might lead on to a catastrophe.
