abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading But I must abide at my post.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
assertingadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
in a serious manner
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must abide at my post.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading But I must abide at my post.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
Roger
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From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
express in words
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His heart seemed to leap into his mouth, then to retreat to its place, beating fast.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
at the time that
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Roger Hall was on the point of asserting with some perplexity and much amazement, that his health was perfect, and he required neither change nor medicine, when the real object of these faltering words suddenly flashed on him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If so be, I thank you more than words may tell.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My mistress," he said earnestly, "I took not at the first your kindly meaning rightly, but I count I so do now.
