used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Hume had already found a chance to speak.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
Cecilia
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From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Hume had already found a chance to speak.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
set up or found
From this reading Hume had already found a chance to speak.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
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 Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
HumenounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading Hume had already found a chance to speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
with speed
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
express in speech
From this reading Hume had already found a chance to speak.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
stipulationnounUS /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
(law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I relied little upon any arrangement effected among the suitors to stand together.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
violatingverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “violate” — fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She gave me her hand and rode away, and before I had reached the highway she was across the bridge and galloping rapidly homeward.
Wiggins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The inn was a mile distant, and I set off at a brisk pace, turning over in my mind various projects for controlling the characters now upon the stage in such manner that Wiggins should become the seventh man.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cecilia could not always run away from him without violating the terms of her aunt's stipulation; and it was unlikely that she would attempt further to guide or thwart the pointing finger of fate.
