used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
ABSOLUTIONnounUS /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not prowess, at any rate; he did not claim to that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
Ascalon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not prowess, at any rate; he did not claim to that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Not prowess, at any rate; he did not claim to that.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
Craddock's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
crisesnounUS /ˈkraɪsiz/
plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
having the place or position changed
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
immediately past
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
not any; not one
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
win a victory over
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
prowessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading Not prowess, at any rate; he did not claim to that.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Not prowess, at any rate; he did not claim to that.
express in words
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
in or at the place that
From this reading He did not stoop to investigate; from where he stood no sign of life disturbed Craddock's limp body.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Perhaps luck was as good a name as any for it, but it was something that upheld his hand and stimulated his wit in crises such as he had passed in Ascalon that eventful fortnight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
showing curiosity
From this reading ABSOLUTION Morgan stood looking down on the man whom he had overcome in the climax of that desperate hour, wondering if he were dead.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Morgan was thinking now that they would say of him in Ascalon that luck had been with him to the last.
