used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
ANDY
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From this reading ANDY IS BESIEGED.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
BESIEGEDadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading ANDY IS BESIEGED.
cause to be bored
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANDY IS BESIEGED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
required or under orders
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Still, he had not really supposed there was any danger of a burglar coming to so quiet a village as Hamilton in pursuit of money.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
at the time that
From this reading When it is added that the face bore the unmistakable mark of bad passions and a lawless life, it will be understood that Andy might well have been excused for momentary terror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was, however, partly prepared for the visit by the knowledge that there was money in the house, which he was especially commissioned to guard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading My readers will admit that to awaken from sleep, and see a man looking in at the window, is sufficient to startle a brave man.
