used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
career-except
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From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this particular case, he had made up his mind that Jimmy was a German spy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
deem to be
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
CrouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
having made preparations
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
at any time
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
a person of German nationality
From this reading In this particular case, he had made up his mind that Jimmy was a German spy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
engage in
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
not any; not one
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
on one occasion
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In this particular case, he had made up his mind that Jimmy was a German spy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
not often
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading In this particular case, he had made up his mind that Jimmy was a German spy.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this particular case, he had made up his mind that Jimmy was a German spy.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
at the time that
From this reading It was his custom to consider every aspect of a question before he came to any definite decision; but, when once his opinions had been formed, he was not disposed to alter them.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Crouch was a man who seldom--if ever--made up his mind in a hurry.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading That Captain Crouch had made a great success of life, there can be no shadow of doubt; and it is equally certain that he was never indebted to any one throughout the whole course of his career-except later on (as we shall see) to Jimmy Burke himself.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was a hard man in many ways--one who, having had everything against him from the start, had had to make his own way in a world that is not so charitable as some may think.
