used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
baselessadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
Gerrard
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From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
half-superstitious
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From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
Partab
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From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
get by special effort
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
Singh
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From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the foreboding proved to be baseless, and during the next few days Gerrard spent a good deal of time in close converse with the Rajah.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
belonging to which person
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the determination the old man had shown in laying his plans, and the earnestness with which he had impressed them upon the Englishman, it would be eminently suitable dramatically, if absolutely fatal practically, that he should die before the steps could be taken to carry them out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The first step to be taken was undoubtedly to secure the approval of Colonel Antony, without whose active sympathy the great scheme would not have a chance of success.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A haunting, half-superstitious dread beset Gerrard as he dressed the next morning, the presentiment that he would hear that Partab Singh had died in the night.
