used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading The crew had bolted.
budgerow's
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From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crew had bolted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
Hossein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading That plan was now impracticable.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
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 He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
Malcolm's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That plan was now impracticable.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
PENDULUMnounUS /ˈpen.dʒə.ləm/
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, often used in timekeeping.
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading That plan was now impracticable.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
Rasul
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From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
ryot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
SWINGverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That plan was now impracticable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SWING OF THE PENDULUM Malcolm's first measured thought was an unpleasant one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could neither send the ryot ashore nor trust to the help of any neighboring village, since men were already galloping along the left bank with obviously hostile designs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was his intent to land one of the budgerow's crew at the earliest opportunity with a written message, which the bearer would probably be unable to read, addressed to Mohammed Rasul, bidding him go to the assistance of the unlucky Hossein Beg.
