used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A deed accursed!
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading _A deed accursed!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
assassin'snounUS /əˈsæsənz/
possessive form of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
cause to be bored
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
Cain'snounUS /keɪnz/
possessive form of “cain” — (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
companionably
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From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading _A deed accursed!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
at any time
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
the force of workers available
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
on one occasion
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
raconteurs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
racyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪsi/
full of zest or vigor
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
StrokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
TAYLORnounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
whereof
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From this reading Strokes have been struck before By the assassin's hand, whereof men doubt If more of horror or disgrace they bore; But this foul crime, like Cain's, stands darkly out._ THOMAS TAYLOR Hastily dressing, the two policemen mounted and took the trail once more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Side by side as they rode along, in each man's heart was an estimate of the other vastly different from that with which they started out that memorable morning.
Yorke
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From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading George, in receptive mood, listened in silent appreciation to one of the most fascinating _raconteurs_ he had ever met in his young life.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading Yorke, his spirits now fully recovered, became quite companionably communicative, relating picturesque, racy stories of India, the Yukon, and other countries he had known.
