used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
(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 Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
a cherished desire
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
any thing at all
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE IMPENDING BATTLE.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
DissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
divisible by two
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
IMPENDINGadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading THE IMPENDING BATTLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
engage in
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
promptings
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From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IMPENDING BATTLE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Men engaged in a holy cause, or in realizing the promptings of ambition, may fight all day on the bloody field, and then look out for the chances of another day during the darkness of the night; but boys do not do so, as a general rule.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading I certainly did not expect to find anything at the Horse Shoe or in its vicinity, so early in the morning, to indicate a battle, or even a change of position.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
Wimpletonians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Wimpletonians had evidently done something besides sleeping during the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dissatisfied with the proceedings of the first day, they were determined to make a better show the second day.
