used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
exhale hard
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
CanenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
true confidential information
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
Enistor
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From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
incorrectadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkərˈekt/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
a particular point in time
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
Narvaez
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From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
Pablo
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From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
PLOTTINGverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
super-senses
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From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLOTTING The prophecy of Narvaez should have softened the blow to Enistor in the moment of its fulfilment.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But it did not, for the simple reason that he had tried his best to disbelieve the Spaniard, in spite of his knowledge of the man's powers.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly his vision was not invariably clear, and at times the details of his prognostications were incorrect.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading In the present instance he had foretold that Enistor should receive his bad news by letter, whereas Mr. Cane had come down personally to convey the disagreeable intelligence.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Don Pablo, as the result of prying beyond the boundaries of the visible, possessed in active working super-senses latent in the ordinary man, and so he could literally see through a brick wall.
