used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
anew
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
in addition
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
fearless and daring
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
Cromarty
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From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
Fogg
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From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
set up or found
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
Francis
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From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
how
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From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
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 Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
on one occasion
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
Passe-partoutnoun
key that secures entrance everywhere
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
term of address for a man
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Besides, he found in Sir Francis Cromarty a sturdy ally.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Showing how Passe-partout perceives once again that Fortune favours the Brave.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Passe-partout also was at their disposal; he was quite ready, and his opinion of his master was rising every moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mr. Fogg was about to risk his life, or at least his liberty, and consequently the success of his undertaking; but, nevertheless, he hesitated not a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The project was a difficult one and a bold, almost impossible to carry out.
