used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
amennounUS /eɪˈmen/
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
baresverbUS /berz/
third-person singular of “bare” — lay bare
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
BuildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
BuildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
EndeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
set up or found
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
grapplesnounUS /ˈɡræpəlz/
plural of “grapple” — a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
and nothing more
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
pliesnounUS /plaɪz/
plural of “ply” — one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
unusual or striking
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
not in physical motion
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew he had said something about a remarkable likeness to a friend of his, but he felt that his behaviour at best had had only a lame excuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
veldtnoun
elevated open grassland in southern Africa
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _The Empire Builders._ What explanation Burton made of his agitation he never quite remembered.
at the time that
From this reading But when she mentioned that they still corresponded regularly, and that she expected a letter by the next mail, he found himself battling with conflicting emotions.
Where'er
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Where’er Endeavour bares her arm, And grapples with the Things To Be, At desk or counter, forge or farm, On veldt or prairie, land or sea, And men press onward, undismayed, The Empire Builder plies his trade.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Kate, however, had accepted it with the frankness that had marked her attitude toward him since the day they first met, and had rattled on her tribute to Myrtle Vane, to every word of which Burton inwardly said amen.
