used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I HEAR AN OLD SONG.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I HEAR AN OLD SONG.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HEAR AN OLD SONG.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
Monacannoun
a native or inhabitant of Monaco
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
not any; not one
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I HEAR AN OLD SONG.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
precursornounUS /priˈkɜːrsər/
a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
Ringan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
saviournoun
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
cut with a saw
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
scornedadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading I HEAR AN OLD SONG.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I had settled my business with the Free Companions, and need look for no more trouble on that score.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what tickled my vanity was my talk with Ringan and Lawrence at the Monacan lodge and the momentous trust they had laid on me.
at the time that
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
which person or people
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When we sailed at daybreak next morning I had the glow of satisfaction with my own doings which is a safe precursor of misfortunes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With a young man's vanity, I saw myself the saviour of Virginia, and hailed as such by the proud folk who now scorned me.
