used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
baronetcynoun
the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
the act of burning something
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
dictumnounUS /ˈdɪktəm/
an authoritative declaration
From this reading "Yes--yes," thought I, "it is the _dictum_ of fate!"
dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
ENLISTMENTnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading ENLISTMENT.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "Yes--yes," thought I, "it is the _dictum_ of fate!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes--yes," thought I, "it is the _dictum_ of fate!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
a course of conduct
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
possessors
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From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
sobrietynounUS /səˈbraɪəti/
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Yes--yes," thought I, "it is the _dictum_ of fate!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What other path was open to me than this, which it seemed as if the hand of destiny now indicated?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early morning brought sobriety, with a headache, a burning thirst, and deep reflection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had enlisted as a private dragoon: I, the heir to a baronetcy; but it was a baronetcy that would not bring with it an acre of land, and by the enmity of its present possessors, I was then on the verge of total want.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes--yes," thought I, "it is the _dictum_ of fate!"
