used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADONIS ON A NEW TACK.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
ADONISnounUS /əˈdɑːnəs/
any handsome young man
From this reading ADONIS ON A NEW TACK.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
(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 In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
fearless and daring
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
divisible by two
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
set up or found
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
JeromenounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
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 For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
absolutely essential
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
easily agitated
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ADONIS ON A NEW TACK.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ADONIS ON A NEW TACK.
on one occasion
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
overshotadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərʃɑːt/
having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
plaineradjectiveUS /ˈpleɪnər/
comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
TACKverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading ADONIS ON A NEW TACK.
carry out
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
being of use or service
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
precisely as stated
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading For once at least Jerome was obliged to confess to weakening--for once his confidence appeared to have overshot its mark, and he even doubted the positive evidence of his senses.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Ordinarily it took considerable to surprise Jerome Wellington--he had such good control over his nervous system that he could take in a philosophical manner much that might have rattled a less collected customer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As an adventurer with an enviable record for successful achievements behind him he had many times found this accomplishment very useful in carrying out the bold designs necessary to the fulfillment of his game.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In plainer words he had studied the art of appearing cool under all conditions.
