used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
DelaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
divisible by two
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
guilenounUS /ɡaɪl/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
Murpoint
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From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
absolutely essential
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
not any; not one
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
on one occasion
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
SERPENT'SnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
possessive form of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE SERPENT'S STING.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
STINGverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading THE SERPENT'S STING.
required or under orders
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
Tenby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERPENT'S STING.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
propel through the air
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Captain Howard Murpoint had deserted his post of observation at this critical time on a matter of no moment.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
trumpverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading The captain had commenced to play his game in earnest, and that he might be able to throw down one of his trump cards he had declared his intention of riding on the chestnut to the market town of Tenby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
well-gloved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
a Caucasian
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Consequently after breakfast, he mounted the chestnut and rode off, waving his white, well-gloved hand to the ladies, and smiling with the serenity of a mind at ease and a heart innocent of guile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading Had he even been aware that Mr. Leicester would carry out his yachting intentions on that day it is probable that he would still have kept to his plan, for the captain was a firm believer in the proverb, "Delays are dangerous," and once assured that a step was necessary never hesitated about taking it.
