used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
in addition
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
enquiries
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From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
felonnounUS /ˈfelən/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
inseparablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbli/
without possibility of separation
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
something that is lost
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
come into possession of
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
go across or through
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
presentimentnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
established beyond doubt
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
term of address for a man
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The loss of the mysterious metal box also caused me considerable misgivings, and the vague hints thrown out by my uncle at sundry times did much to increase my uneasiness on that score.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading All this time it must not be imagined that I had given up the quest for my father’s murderer; indeed, as I grew older, my thoughts of bringing the villain to justice waxed hotter instead of waning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile it seemed as if the earth had opened and swallowed both Increase Joyce and the box (for in my mind the two were inseparably associated), though I had a presentiment that I should obtain satisfaction in the end.
WhiteheadnounUS /ˈwaɪthed/
English philosopher and mathematician who collaborated with Bertrand Russell (1861-1947)
From this reading My uncle, Sir George Lee, and Lawyer Whitehead had each prosecuted vigorous enquiries, but all attempts to run the felon to earth had proved fruitless.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I must now pass over a space of a year, there being but little of interest to record.
