used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
in addition
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE DOUBLE CONFERENCE--OLD PAPERS.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
increase twofold
From this reading THE DOUBLE CONFERENCE--OLD PAPERS.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
immediately past
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
come together
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
absolutely essential
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
O'Hanlon
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From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE DOUBLE CONFERENCE--OLD PAPERS.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE DOUBLE CONFERENCE--OLD PAPERS.
go across or through
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
cut with a saw
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
not in physical motion
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
carry out
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOUBLE CONFERENCE--OLD PAPERS.
thereupon
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From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
unsoughtadjective
not desired
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading It seems, however, that you are wayward and headlong still.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First, however, it were meet and necessary that you should have somewhat to refresh you; you must needs be weary and exhausted."
at the time that
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Young soldiers look for danger--old ones are content to meet it when it comes, knowing well that it will come often enough, uninvited and unsought; nevertheless, we will pass by this night's adventure, and turn to other matters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When last I saw you," said O'Hanlon, seating himself before the hearth, and motioning O'Connor to take a chair also, "I told you that you ought to tame your rash young blood, and gave you thereupon an old soldier's best advice.
