used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
DeansnounUS /diːnz/
plural of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
with resolute determination
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
Hardman
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From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
HoldernounUS /ˈhoʊldər/
a holding device
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
the act of departing
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
Lo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
subject to death
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
Myron
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From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Next morning Philip Hardman left Mrs. Deans' early.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
try to get or reach
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Lo! as the wind is, so is mortal life-- A moan, a sob, a sigh, a storm, a strife."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Deans had endeavored to dissuade him from this, but he was firm, and, recognizing this, Mrs. Deans suggested that she accompany him upon his mission; but he stated gently, but firmly, that he could achieve better results alone.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
migratory
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was leaving by the first train from the little flag station which was at the far end of the village; besides, he was determined to see Myron Holder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which seek for quiet, and quiet can never find.
