1908
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From this reading —Atlantic Monthly Calendar, 1908.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading —Atlantic Monthly Calendar, 1908.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading —Atlantic Monthly Calendar, 1908.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
Clifford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Clifford!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
ForeshadowedverbUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
a particular point in time
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading —Atlantic Monthly Calendar, 1908.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
with speed
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
move hurridly
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
possessing sweep
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
which person or people
From this reading “He alone Is victor who stays not for any doom Foreshadowed; utters neither sigh nor moan; Death stricken, strikes for the right, Nor counts his life his own.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If it was his intention to come to them he was not allowed to carry it out, for at this moment the leader of the troopers gave a sharp command, and the whole party swept onward at increased speed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An exclamation of intense astonishment burst from the young fellow’s lips, and he drew rein quickly.
