adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paganel had recovered his usual _sang-froid_ and manners.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Paganel had recovered his usual _sang-froid_ and manners.
Mulrady's
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From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
Paganel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paganel had recovered his usual _sang-froid_ and manners.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Paganel had recovered his usual _sang-froid_ and manners.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
sailornounUS /ˈseɪlər/
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading Paganel had recovered his usual _sang-froid_ and manners.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His look, indeed, betrayed his preoccupation, but he seemed resolved to keep it secret.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Paganel had recovered his usual _sang-froid_ and manners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the preparations for Mulrady’s journey were completed, and the brave sailor rejoiced in being able to give his Lordship this proof of devotion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE rest of the day passed on without any further incident.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No doubt he had strong reasons for this course of action, for the Major heard him repeating, like a man struggling with himself: “No, no, they would not believe it; and, besides, what good would it be?
