used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
Antrim
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From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
eagerly desirous
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
bribingverbUS /ˈbraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
make calm or still
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
crystallizeverbUS /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/
cause to take on a definite and clear shape
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
emprise
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From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
expostulations
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From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
face-to-faceadverbUS /ˈfeɪstuːˈfeɪs/
within each other's presence
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
Forsyth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
an instinctive motive
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
mellowingnounUS /ˈmeloʊɪŋ/
the process of becoming mellow
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
not any; not one
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
SINCEprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So far from it, time and the friendly efforts of the allies seemed but to crystallize reticent impulse into a fixed purpose strong to defeat any helpful emprise on the part of his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Failing to beat down the guard of reticence in any face-to-face encounter, Forsyth had not been above bribing the turnkey to spy upon his prisoner; but if the man’s report was to be believed, the bribe was money wasted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Brant spent the time in reading, was calm and cheerful, and cared not to know what the newspapers were saying about him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
whipper-innoun
huntsman's assistant in managing the hounds
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
which person or people
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
WILFULadjective
done by design
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH A WILFUL MAN HAS HIS WAY SINCE obstinacy, like a hound that is beaten, is constrained to course the truer for the blows of the whipper-in, two days of confinement and the anxious expostulations of Forsyth and Antrim appeared to have no mellowing effect upon the man who stood charged with the murder of James Harding.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A model prisoner in every respect, and a man whom he (the turnkey) would be sorry to see hanged.
