used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
(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 Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
make calm or still
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
a female human offspring
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
Fabian's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
set up or found
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
Kathleen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
man-to-manadverb
directly
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
not any; not one
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
rejuvenatingverbUS /riˈdʒuːvəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
a male human offspring
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
in the near future
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
steadfastnessnounUS /ˈstedfæstnəs/
loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
in a strange manner
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
TIDALadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdəl/
of or relating to or caused by tides
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
precisely as stated
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Therefore, when Mr. Fabian reached the heavenly calm of his hill cottage, he found his wife and daughter ready to accompany him on a cruise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TIDAL WAVE Mr. Fabian's firm stand resulted in a dissolution of his partnership, and very soon he was able to repair with Edgar to the island.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The son had found the man-to-man relationship with his father a strangely sweet one; and by the time they reached the island--so deeply had his father's steadfastness and suffering worked upon Edgar, he had no other plan than that of rejuvenating the tired man's strained nerves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Fabian urged Phil to join the party, but he could not leave his work, and in any case would not add himself to a family party at this time.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Mrs. Fabian, lukewarm sailor though she was, was as fully prepared as Kathleen; and with scarcely any delay they all started out on the yacht.
