used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUSINESS TRANSACTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A BUSINESS TRANSACTION.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
farm-house
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From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
set up or found
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
how
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From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
on the contrary
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
carry out
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
TRANSACTIONnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading A BUSINESS TRANSACTION.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was playing for a valuable stake, and meant to play out his game.
at the time that
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Strike while the iron is hot!" said he to himself; "That's a good rule; but how shall I know when it is hot?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ferdinand found life at the farm-house rather slow, nor did he particularly enjoy the society of the spinster whom he called aunt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, I must risk something, and take my chances with the old lady."
