used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
(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 He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
emanating from God
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
many times at short intervals
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
How
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From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
Mandy
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From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
not any; not one
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
Peterkin
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From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
cut with a saw
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
SOLEMNITYnounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
having a supporting base
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AWFUL CONFESSION OF THE MASTER--DEATH; ITS COLD SOLEMNITY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
twas
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From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Time passed on; Mr. Peterkin drank more and more violently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
(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 He had grown immense in size, and now slept nearly all the day as well as night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I frequently saw them standing off, talking, and looking at their father with a strange expression, the meaning of which I could not divine; but sure I am there was no love in it, 'twas more like a surmise or inquiry, "How long will you be here?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Dr. Mandy had told the young ladies that there was great danger of apoplexy.
