used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
dragoons
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From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
an opposing military force
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
at any time
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
gibeverbUS /dʒaɪb/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
reinforcementnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
RISKSnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
snatchesnounUS /ˈsnætʃɪz/
plural of “snatch” — a small fragment
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
unsoundly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "WAR HAS ITS RISKS" I slept unsoundly and in snatches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret was in the room beneath me, "dreaming in Italian," thought I, in unhappy imitation of her dainty gibe at her father.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be short, I could not help asking myself, "Were the dragoons from the south intended as a reinforcement to the horse from the north?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A problem was on my mind, and that was ever with me an enemy to sleep.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading I meant being the best of soldiers, and this that worried me was a military problem.
