used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
a quantity of money
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
don't
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From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
duellistnoun
a person who fights duels
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
the organ of sight
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
a boy or man
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
gunmaker
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From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
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 In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
easily agitated
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pistol shooting depends upon two things--nerve and eye; and he could never be the shot he is if he had not an extraordinary amount of both qualities.
precisely as stated
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DUEL Captain Lister was very much more nervous than his principal as they drove on to the ground.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, Captain Lister confided to him the nature of his errand, he fully confirmed what Frank had said.
which person or people
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course, I have not seen him stand up before a man with a pistol in his hand," he said, "but as far as shooting goes I would back him against any man in England; and I don't think, Captain Lister, that you need be afraid of him in the matter of nerve.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In spite of Frank's confidence he could not bring himself to believe that the young fellow could be a match for a practised duellist, although he had, after he had left Frank's room the evening before, gone into the town and knocked up the gunmaker, who had sometime before gone to bed.
