used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
anew
From this reading A moment, and we shall be on again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A moment, and we shall be on again.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
Carey
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From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
the act of giving
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
How
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From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
inexorablenessnoun
mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment, and we shall be on again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
a brief written record
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A moment, and we shall be on again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
and nothing more
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A moment, and we shall be on again.
Skene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I pause in the chase to jot down a note or two.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A moment, and we shall be on again.
at the time that
From this reading It is when the quarry lies close, and the hounds are drawing cover, and a little breathing space is mine for rest and sentiment.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading How he might choose to regard those conclusions, whether in his former sceptical spirit, or in one more accommodating, could only now, I said, affect the temper of my resolution, not its inexorableness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading On the day of our visit to Mother Carey I wrote to Lord Skene, giving him the full particulars of that interview, of the circumstances which had led _to_, and of the conclusions to be drawn _from_ it.
