used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROBERT SUBDUES A HORSE.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
a youthful male person
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
an act that fails
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ROBERT SUBDUES A HORSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
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 Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
by chance
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT SUBDUES A HORSE.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
SUBDUES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBERT SUBDUES A HORSE.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
in the direction of
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert somehow had an objection to sending to Dr. Grey for money, though the money was his own.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Therefore, though he had but a dollar and a half left, he decided to set out on his way home; that is, towards the East, trusting to luck to get along.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though this was, perhaps rash, it was not so rash in Robert's case as it would have been in the case of an average boy, for he had been accustomed to earn his own living and possessed some talents and accomplishments which he could turn to account.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
produce a literary work
From this reading It seemed like a confession of failure, and he did not care to write what sort of an accident had befallen him, since it would involve long explanations.
