used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
aggressornounUS /əˈɡresər/
someone who attacks
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
Atkins
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From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
dishonourverb
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
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 Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
assemble or get together
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
subject to death
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
used to form the superlative
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
and nothing more
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
opprobriousadjective
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
carry out
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edward was obliged to take notice of them, or quit the army with dishonour.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
at the time that
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such are the false notions that prevail, that a man of real courage must risk his life when a drunkard or a fool insults him; that life which is only due to his country, is sported away in consequence of a drunken frolic.
which person or people
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From every account I can gather, he was the aggressor; a trifling joke at the mess, after dinner, so exasperated this furious man, that he loaded Edward with the most opprobrious epithets.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I am writing now by Edward’s bedside; he has received a very dangerous, but I hope not a mortal wound, though his fever is very high.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Atkins, who was his antagonist, set off for France an hour after the duel.
