used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
(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 The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STRONG AS DEATH.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
Bellinger
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From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
card-player
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading STRONG AS DEATH.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
one or the other of two
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
at any time
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
GarnetnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnət/
any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
ten 10s
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
Katerfelto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
and nothing more
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
PonderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading The money must be recovered, and Katerfelto, as he now determined to call the animal, must be retained at all hazards.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
stage-waggon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading STRONG AS DEATH.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
up to a particular time
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pondering these matters deeply, the unlucky card-player only waited till the lights were out and the hotel became quiet, to put his plans in execution.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He never intended permanently to part with either, or John Garnet would have been more loth to risk his horse and to pay up his gold.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading To have lost a hundred guineas after supper was bad enough, but to yield possession of the best horse he ever owned, and pursue Lord Bellinger into the West on foot, or by the tardy progress of a stage-waggon, was not to be thought of.
