used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
ABBAYE
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
eliminatingverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
the act of departing
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
Latour
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From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
absolutely essential
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
a special situation
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew the risk he was running, but never for an instant was he tempted to turn from his purpose.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE PRISONER OF THE ABBAYE The week of waiting passed slowly for Raymond Latour.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was quite willing to sacrifice himself if necessary, but at the same time he intended to guard against such a necessity as much as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His whole being was centered upon the enterprise; the saving of this woman was an essential thing, and every other consideration of country or self must give way to it.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He worked with cunning and calculation, going over every point in his scheme and eliminating as far as possible every element of chance.
