used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
accelerateverbUS /ækˈseləreɪt/
move faster
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Moreover, she was in love with the idea of being married.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
ConfrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
derangedadjectiveUS /dɪˈreɪndʒd/
driven insane
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
put on clothes
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
Hilda
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From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Moreover, she was in love with the idea of being married.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hilda, too, was in love.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Hilda, too, was in love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Moreover, she was in love with the idea of being married.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, she was in love with the idea of being married.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
not any; not one
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
Ownie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
the possibility of future success
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, she was in love with the idea of being married.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hilda, too, was in love.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
(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 To dress well and have a "good time" now appeared to him less dazzling a prospect than to clothe Hilda and have a home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ownie's conjectures were not misleading her; the business manager's views of life had been deranged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, she was in love with the idea of being married.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Confronted by temptation he had been no stronger than the multitude; he was prepared to travel the course handicapped, and like every other young man at the inevitable crisis, persuaded himself that a pair of arms round his neck would accelerate the pace.
