used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
anew
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I found him, as always, the gentle, nice-mannered, puzzling youth.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
true confidential information
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
set up or found
From this reading I found him, as always, the gentle, nice-mannered, puzzling youth.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
assemble or get together
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I found him, as always, the gentle, nice-mannered, puzzling youth.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
JordannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
the act of departing
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
nice-mannered
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From this reading I found him, as always, the gentle, nice-mannered, puzzling youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading I found him, as always, the gentle, nice-mannered, puzzling youth.
with speed
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
Saintsbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
in the near future
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading I determined, however, to accompany him, and see if I could gather on the ground any further details about the serpent, my inquiries by mail bringing, as I have told, but unsatisfactory answers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But before leaving Saintsbury, I called again upon my client in the jail.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Jordan gained rapidly in strength, and was soon in condition to return, a sadder, wiser, and poorer man, to Eden Valley.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am going away for a while in your interests," I said, by way of greeting.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I found him, as always, the gentle, nice-mannered, puzzling youth.
