used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
(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 To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
a youthful male person
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
carefully weighed
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
set up or found
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
hardworkingadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdwɜːrkɪŋ/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
hatchedadjectiveUS /hætʃt/
emerged from an egg
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
conformity or harmony
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/
make longer
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
OBED
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From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
and nothing more
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
ruinationnoun
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
and nothing more
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
Steve
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From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To Steve, the idea of a miserable rascal sneaking up in the night to destroy all that poor hardworking Obed had built up after many moons, was simply terrible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The more he considered it the greater became his secret anger; and of course this meant that his liking for the boy fur farmer grew in proportion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the afternoon, as the shadows began to lengthen perceptibly, Steve found occasion to broach the subject to his three chums.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
look attentively
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LAYING PLANS TO HELP OBED It was only natural that Steve, always headstrong and impulsive, should be eager to find out what kind of plan might be arranged looking to keeping watch and ward over the fur farm during the nights to come.
at the time that
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been impressed with the signs of anxiety which Obed plainly betrayed, when speaking of his belief concerning some sort of plot being hatched up against his peace of mind, and which would bring about the ultimate ruination of his unique and intensely interesting undertaking.
