used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
(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 They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
Chattesworth
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From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
Cluffe's
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From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
Dangerfield
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From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
dittiesnounUS /ˈdɪtiz/
plural of “ditty” — a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
drest
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From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
Gertrude
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From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
half-past
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From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
only a very short time before
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
immediately past
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
lovelornadjective
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
a particular point in time
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SWANS ON THE WATER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
Puddock
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From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
rehearsedverbUS /riˈhɜːrst/
past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
move hurridly
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
SWANSnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading SWANS ON THE WATER.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWANS ON THE WATER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At about half-past six that evening, Puddock arrived at Captain Cluffe's lodgings, and for the last time the minstrels rehearsed their lovelorn and passionate ditties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Though they hardly glanced at the topic to one another, each had his delightful anticipations of the chances of the meeting.
troubadours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Puddock did not value Dangerfield a rush, and Cluffe's mind was pretty easy upon that point from the moment his proposal for Gertrude Chattesworth had taken wind.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading SWANS ON THE WATER.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They were drest 'all in their best,' under that outer covering, which partly for mystery and partly for bodily comfort--the wind, after the heavy rains of the last week, having come round to the east--these prudent troubadours wore.
