used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
exhale hard
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading While I was considering what I could do, I heard the driver speak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading While I was considering what I could do, I heard the driver speak.
ERNEST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While I was considering what I could do, I heard the driver speak.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
get by special effort
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
express in speech
From this reading While I was considering what I could do, I heard the driver speak.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I had been alone I should have opened the door and jumped out; but Kate could not do this.
THORNTONnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
male cat
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE chances for making a demonstration were not favorable; but the more desperate the circumstances, the greater was the need of doing something before we were committed to any place more secure than a carriage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While I was considering what I could do, I heard the driver speak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST STRIKES A HEAVY BLOW, AND TOM THORNTON HAS A BAD FALL.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I was considering what I could do, I heard the driver speak.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I raised myself up to the window, and listened for the reply of the other man.
