used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
exultedverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “exult” — feel extreme happiness or elation
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
the organ of sight
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
ReviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
reëntered
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From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
Richard
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From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
at the time that
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading As Richard made his way homeward, he seemed to himself to be riding on a winged steed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was entirely satisfied with the issue of that day's adventure.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Reviewing in imagination the temptation to which he had been exposed, he exulted in the victory he had won over himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Consequently, when he reëntered his bachelor quarters, he could not but feel an unwelcome sensation as his eye fell on certain objects that he would gladly have banished from sight.
