used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
(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 ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But, while he liked the captain, he hated his vices.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
a state at a particular time
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
densnounUS /denz/
plural of “den” — the habitation of wild animals
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading But, while he liked the captain, he hated his vices.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
undertake a journey or trip
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found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But, while he liked the captain, he hated his vices.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
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 They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
and nothing more
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
belonging to the speaker and others
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a human being
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
Somers
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From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
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feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his errors and sins, Somers could not help liking his dashing companion.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading But, while he liked the captain, he hated his vices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a dangerous person; but his enthusiasm was so captivating, that he could not close his heart against him.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading They stopped in Philadelphia only long enough to dine, and in Baltimore only long enough for supper; arriving at Washington in the evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But, while he liked the captain, he hated his vices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE SKIRMISH LINE In the morning our travelers resumed their journey, more refreshed and in better condition for service than if they had spent the evening in chasing the "elephant" from one to another of the gilded dens of dissipation with which the metropolis abounds.
