used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
deem to be
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
travel across or pass over
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
a human being
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
by chance
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
Shibusawa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
STOWAWAYSnounUS /ˈstoʊəweɪz/
plural of “stowaway” — a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
not known
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had fully made up his mind to go if possible on board one of the strange ships and sail away with the fleet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
at the time that
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Whither he did not know; nor did he consider when or how he should be able to return.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These were trifles with which he did not concern himself, for the one person above all others to whom his life was fully consecrated had pledged her faith in his undertaking, and he proposed boldly and resolutely to go forward into the dark unknown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STOWAWAYS Shibusawa ran toward his house with a fleet foot and a light heart.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His adventure might carry him into limitless space, possibly land him upon the shores of another world; or it might cross over the irresistible or emerge beyond the impenetrable.
