used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
at or in or to any place
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
boat-raceverb
participate in a boat race
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
expulsionnounUS /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
the state of being honored
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
how
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From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
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 He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
not any; not one
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
by chance
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
Riddell's
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From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
express in words
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
squeamishnessnounUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃnəs/
a mild state of nausea
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
in a strange manner
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Supposing that letter did mean something, how ought he to act?
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no pleasant responsibility to have thrown on his shoulders the duty of bringing a criminal to justice, and possibly of being the means of his expulsion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
Willoughby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He wished, true or untrue, that the wretched letter had been left anywhere but in his study.
Wyndham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet the honour of Willoughby was at stake, and no squeamishness ought to interfere with that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I say," said young Wyndham, after about an hour's spell of work, and strangely enough starting the very topic with which Riddell's mind was full--"I say, I think that boat-race business is blowing over, do you know?
