used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_Enter Tritculento brandishing a rapier.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
brandishingverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading “_Enter Tritculento brandishing a rapier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
gotten under control
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
to come or go into
From this reading “_Enter Tritculento brandishing a rapier.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading I give the epistle in his own words and spelling.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I give the epistle in his own words and spelling.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
Halfred
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From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
Helmscote
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From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I give the epistle in his own words and spelling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I give the epistle in his own words and spelling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
a particular point in time
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
opiatenounUS /ˈoʊpiːət/
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
OrdnancenounUS /ˈɔːrdnəns/
military supplies
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
rapiernounUS /ˈreɪpiər/
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
From this reading “_Enter Tritculento brandishing a rapier.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading I give the epistle in his own words and spelling.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
in a swift manner
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAT day slipped by smoothly and swiftly as a draught of some delicious opiate, and every moment my fancy became anchored more securely to Helmscote.
Tritculento
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “_Enter Tritculento brandishing a rapier.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ordnance shot off 'without._” --Old Stage Direction.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I give the epistle in his own words and spelling.
but in spite of that
From this reading But upon the next morning I received a letter from my Halfred which, though it amused and moved me by the good fellow's own happiness, yet contained one perplexing piece of news.
