actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
comingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
an opposing military force
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
the organ of sight
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
Fairoaks
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From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE HAPPY VILLAGE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
illustrativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
clarifying by use of examples
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
a boy or man
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
Pen'snounUS /penz/
possessive form of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
Pendennis
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From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
determined
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
only a very short time before
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAPPY VILLAGE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE HAPPY VILLAGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until the enemy had retired altogether from before the place, Major Pendennis was resolved to keep his garrison in Fairoaks.
look attentively
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
which person or people
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I suppose there is scarcely any man who reads this or any other novel but has been balked in love sometime or other, by fate, and circumstance, by the falsehood of woman, or his own fault.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Let that worthy friend recall his own sensations under the circumstances, and apply them as illustrative of Mr. Pen's anguish.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He did not appear to watch Pen's behavior or to put any restraint on his nephew's actions, but he managed nevertheless to keep the lad constantly under his eye or those of his agents, and young Arthur's comings and goings were quite well known to his vigilant guardian.
