used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
Annabel
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From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
CHECKMATEnounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
ClematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
Hornblower
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From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
Hornblower's
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From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
Justin
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From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
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 Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
maneuvernounUS /məˈnuːvər/
a military training exercise
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
not any; not one
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
pancakesnounUS /ˈpænkeɪks/
plural of “pancake” — a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
Persis
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From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Over his coffee and pancakes he outlined not the plans for a systematic siege of Persis' affections, but the maneuver through which he hoped to carry the Hornblower citadel by storm.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Hornblower's resistance had piqued and baffled him, the more as he knew that Mrs. Hornblower was his uncompromising ally.
at the time that
From this reading He had used no meaningless figure of speech when he assured Annabel of his practise of making pleasure secondary to business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Indeed his presence in Clematis at this juncture was due to a letter from this invaluable colleague, casually mentioning that her husband had received an offer for the farm which she wished he might be induced to accept.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading CHECKMATE In spite of the lack of success which had attended his tentative wooing, Justin Ware slept soundly, woke cheerful and made a comfortable breakfast.
