declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
anew
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
any thing at all
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
confined by bonds
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
deem to be
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
set up or found
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
most important element
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
the act of searching for something
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
SLACKENSverbUS /ˈslækənz/
third-person singular of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
a special situation
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
(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 They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were well into the main road again before Bell spoke.
at the time that
From this reading "I am certain that I am on the right one," David replied; "but, when I come to consider the thing calmly, it seems more by good luck than anything else.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE PACE SLACKENS Steel lay sleepily back in the cab, not quite sure whether his cigarette was alight or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I came out with you to-night seeking adventure, and I am bound to admit that I found it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is pretty evident that you and I are on the same track," he said.
