used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
after-thought
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From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
captiousadjective
tending to find and call attention to faults
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
your parents
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
JerichonounUS /ˈdʒerɪkoʊ/
a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
immediately past
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
communicated in words
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
precisely as stated
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading This may seem, at the first blush, an impossible circumstance; nevertheless, we are upon reflection convinced that thousands of good, well-meaning people, carry about with them fitful, moody, captious, disorderly spirits, and are, notwithstanding, the very last folks to acknowledge the existence of the inmates.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was blessed with the happiest forgetfulness of the demon that, as was shown in the last chapter, afflicted his wife, and astonished his acquaintance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had no after-thought of the unseemly words, of the vulgar violence uttered and committed by his evil spirit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, it would seem that Mr. Jericho had this ignorance in especial strength and perfection.
but in spite of that
From this reading A man may be possessed with an evil spirit, and yet be wholly unconscious of the presence of his tenant.
