used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
in addition
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
cause to be bored
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
carnaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrnəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
despisingnounUS /dɪˈspaɪzɪŋ/
a feeling of scornful hatred
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
fatteningadjectiveUS /ˈfætənɪŋ/
subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
forebodings
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From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
inasmuch
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From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
Lestrade
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From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
not any; not one
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
palatenounUS /ˈpælət/
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
except for; apart from
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
express in words
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
sparely
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From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
carry out
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
bound or secured closely
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
ungratefullyadverb
in an ungrateful manner
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
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 To be tied like a dog to a ring in the wall vexed him also, and sorely; nor did my pointing out to him the value of a submissive spirit, and its purpose in mastering the carnal pride of the flesh, greatly avail him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
accept gladly
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
(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 I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
wellbeingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading But Lestrade was not of my mind, and ate moodily and more sparely than is fitting for the wellbeing of a Christian stomach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He spoke, moreover, ungratefully of “fattening for the sacrifice,” which, I take it, was neither a wise nor a comfortable saying, inasmuch as there appears, to my way of thinking, little profit in vain forebodings of that which is to come, and much mischief in despising present good for fear of future evil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can say, for my part, that no sweet adventure could so well have satisfied my palate; and I bore the lack of present peril with all fortitude.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next day passed without event of any kind, save the welcome advent of three good meals.
