used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
chidedverbUS /ˈtʃaɪdɪd/
past form of “chide” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
a young person of either sex
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
the first light of day
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
Elmsdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The Feast was ruined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
gaddingverbUS /ˈɡædɪŋ/
inflected form of “gad” — wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
information about recent and important events
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
Pickerin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The Feast was ruined.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
that is looked for
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
sparringnounUS /ˈspɑːrɪŋ/
an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
having a supporting base
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
a source of difficulty
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR ONE, THE NIGHT; FOR ANOTHER, THE DAWN So Elmsdale was given another thrill, and a lasting one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
at the time that
From this reading If a child sought a penny, it was chided sharply and asked what it meant by gadding about "when poor George Pickerin' an' that lass of his were in such trouble."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Martin heard the news while standing outside the boxing booth, waiting for the sparring competition to commence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Not a man or a woman had heart for enjoyment.
