something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
Belgrave
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From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “O Louis!
OBDURATEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbdərət/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
with speed
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
Scoble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
in a serious manner
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading “Don’t be alarmed, mother,” returned the son, as he ran to her support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Louis!” she screamed as she came out of her room in time to see the conclusion of the conflict, and hastened as rapidly as the uneasy motion of the vessel would permit to the scene of action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN OBDURATE PRISONER Captain Scoble had made noise enough during the struggle on the divan to be heard in the stateroom where Mrs. Belgrave was passing her time in fear and anxiety.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not for herself that she worried and trembled; but she was in constant dread that Louis would be overpowered and seriously injured in the conflict she was now assured was in progress.
