used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
BrokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
DOCTRINEnounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading THE DOCTRINE OF INSURANCE.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
give expression to
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
INSURANCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading THE DOCTRINE OF INSURANCE.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
Lottson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
engage in
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
Oak-leaf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOCTRINE OF INSURANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
radicalsnounUS /ˈrædəkəlz/
plural of “radical” — (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOCTRINE OF INSURANCE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conversation upon the lesson of the previous Sunday was not confined to the quartette that met at the village post-office.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Most of the members of the club went to the city on Monday morning on the little steamer _Oak-leaf_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The radicals among them were eager for a renewal of the fray, and the orthodox were not at all averse to displaying their defensive abilities.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
Whilcher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, President Lottson stood at the wharf, newspaper in hand, for the express purpose of encountering Broker Whilcher, and provoking him to make an attack.
