used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
being joined in close association
From this reading He has a wife; that wife is attached to and dependent on him.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
confined by bonds
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading He has a wife; that wife is attached to and dependent on him.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
Dowler
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From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
Frying-Pan
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From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
a man of refinement
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
in a gradual manner
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a wife; that wife is attached to and dependent on him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Heavens!
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
How
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From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
ill-starredadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a wife; that wife is attached to and dependent on him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
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 _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
not any; not one
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
slumbered
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From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
not in physical motion
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
carry out
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has a wife; that wife is attached to and dependent on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The excellent and considerate feelings which prompted Mr. Winkle to take this step can never be too highly appreciated or too warmly extolled.
at the time that
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
which person or people
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He has a wife; that wife is attached to and dependent on him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading _How Mr. Winkle, when he stepped out of the Frying-Pan, walked gently and comfortably into the Fire_ The ill-starred gentleman who had been the unfortunate cause of the unusual noise and disturbance which alarmed the inhabitants of the Royal Crescent in manner and form already described, after passing a night of great confusion and anxiety, left the roof beneath which his friends still slumbered, bound he knew not whither.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If," reasoned Mr. Winkle with himself, "if this Dowler attempts (as I have no doubt he will) to carry into execution his threat of personal violence against myself, it will be incumbent on me to call him out.
