used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
anew
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
(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 "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
in addition
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
Auriol
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From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
completely unclothed
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
befriendverbUS /bɪˈfrend/
become friends with
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Auriol became impatient for the appearance of his keeper, but hour after hour passed and he did not arrive.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
only a very short time before
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
carry out
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOCTOR LAMB AGAIN Night came, and the cell grew profoundly dark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
tormentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrments/
plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An evil chance seemed also to befriend him, for scarcely was the idea formed, than his foot encountered something on the ground, the rattling of which attracted his attention, and stooping to take it up, he grasped the bare blade of a knife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This will, at all events, solve my doubts," he cried aloud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn out, at length, with doubt and bewildering speculations, the miserable captive was beset with the desire to put an end to his torments by suicide, and he determined to execute his fell purpose without delay.
