used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE.
(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 I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
for the reason that
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
divisible by two
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
give expression to
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
Holgate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
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 Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
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 Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
not any; not one
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A MISSION OF PEACE.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I intended to serve my employers faithfully, and believed that I had done so.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
Toppletonian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
precisely as stated
From this reading I observed that Lewis Holgate listened very attentively to all that was said, though he made no remarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
Wimpleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could not exactly see that I was a traitor to the Toppletonian interest because I believed that a steamer could successfully compete even with a “lightning express.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps it was imprudent for me to express an opinion; but I knew that Colonel Wimpleton was a man of energy and determination, and that he would not be content to remain long in the shade.
