used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
ANITRA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
deem to be
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
one or the other of two
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
mill-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a particular point in time
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a future prospect or potential
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I have no reason for this conclusion,--this hope," admitted Mr. Ransom.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANITRA A few minutes later they were discussing this amazing possibility.
at the time that
From this reading It came to me when she first addressed me down by the mill-stream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is instinct with me, an intuition, and not the result of my judgment.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you consider me either wrong or misled, I confess that I shall not be able to combat your decision with any argument plausible enough to hold your attention for a moment."
