used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No, no; not a step.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
anew
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
(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 "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
confined by bonds
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
convertites
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "What, immediately on your return!" said Clarence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
the act of departing
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
most important element
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, no; not a step.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, no; not a step.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What, immediately on your return!" said Clarence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "What, immediately on your return!" said Clarence.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
express in words
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
SHAKSPEARE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
in the near future
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "No, no; not a step.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of these convertites There is much matter to be heard and learned.--SHAKSPEARE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, immediately on your return!" said Clarence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would my fair hostess say to me if I suffered it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you are bent upon leaving us so soon," said the honest Cole, as Clarence, refusing all further solicitation to stay, seized the opportunity which the cessation of the rain afforded him, and rose to depart, "if you are bent upon leaving us so soon, I will accompany you back again into the main road, as in duty bound."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What, immediately on your return!" said Clarence.
