used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
in addition
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
Hangman's
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From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
a message received and understood
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
a particular point in time
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
on one occasion
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
Prowse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
in a swift manner
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Seeing that these innocent days formed part of the month of September, the greatness of the occasion may be judged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It proved too small in the back, but Daniel insisted on buying it, and Minnie promised to let out the shoulders.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every moment of the man’s leisure was spent at Hangman’s Hut; and once he took a whole holiday and went with Minnie to Plymouth, that he might spend ten pounds on furniture.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He also purchased a ready-made suit of grey cloth spotted with yellow, which seemed well adapted for his wedding day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading GUNS IN THE NIGHT Time sped swiftly for the young miner and his sweetheart, and Daniel told his friend Prowse, as a piece of extraordinary information, that he had killed nothing that ran, or swam, or flew, for the space of three weeks.
