used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
matters of personal concern
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
have
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
enquired
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From this reading I enquired who? and found it was no other than the stranger.
divisible by two
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
expence
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From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
set up or found
From this reading I enquired who? and found it was no other than the stranger.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
Hilary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
not any; not one
From this reading I enquired who? and found it was no other than the stranger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
on one occasion
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of this I informed Mr. Hilary, the evening before: but, as I was become very cautious in money matters, I meant to go by the coach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The morning after my release, it was my intention to go down into the county of ****: agreeable to the desire of Hector.
at the time that
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
which person or people
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he heard this, Mr. Hilary smiled: and told me, if I would go post, he believed he could find me a companion, who would willingly bear half the expence.
people who are wounded
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
but in spite of that
From this reading _A journey to aid Hector once more projected: An interview with the wounded stranger: A discovery of great importance_ I shall forbear to repeat the joy and congratulations of friends, with other less events; and hasten to one which gave a more surprising turn to my affairs than even any that I had yet experienced.
