used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
clearsnounUS /klɪrz/
plural of “clear” — the state of being free of suspicion
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
dissoluteadjective
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
every person
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
fencingnounUS /ˈfensɪŋ/
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading At Lonely Valley, the señora was free from temptation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At Lonely Valley, the señora was free from temptation.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading At Lonely Valley, the señora was free from temptation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
Mancha
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From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
ORDEALnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
Señora
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From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I never showed or felt suspicion concerning the Señora de la Mancha.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
TORTUREverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading At Lonely Valley, the señora was free from temptation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Lonely Valley, the señora was free from temptation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
at the time that
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While a ship's pump runs foul there may be suspicion, but when the stream clears all doubts are at an end, and it is best to run her aground out of temptation.
which person or people
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE ORDEAL BY TORTURE I The husband who shows suspicions of his wife gives everybody to hope that she is dissolute.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
wolfer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In summer, I earned my living as a riding man, in winter as a wolfer and trapper on the Montana ranges; but all the year round my earnings went to the land and fencing, the stock and implements, for our homestead in Lonely Valley.
