used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
AthenanounUS /əˈθiːnə/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
dramasnounUS /ˈdrɑːməz/
plural of “drama” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
eddiesnounUS /ˈediz/
plural of “eddy” — founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
Lingard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
and nothing more
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
by chance
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
on the contrary
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
Redeverb
give an interpretation or explanation to
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
express in words
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
the state of being asleep
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
carry out
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
twenty-sixthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fifth in position
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
Wantele
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading "Opportunity creates a sinner: at least it calls him into action, and like the warming sun invites the sleeping serpent from its hole."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been arranged that the next day, the twenty-sixth of October, Wantele was to take Lingard to a big shoot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
at the time that
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
whirlpoolsnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːlz/
plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
which person or people
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Athena, when reminded of the fact by a casual word the night before, felt curiously pleased.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The owners of Rede Place were not allowed to forget for long that in General Lingard they were entertaining a guest who belonged to the world at large, rather than to them or to himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The dramas of love, of jealousy, of hatred, which play so awful a part in human existence, only form eddies, perhaps it would be more true to say whirlpools, on the vast placid current of life.
