used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
(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 His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The blood of Solomon Coe was upon his own head.
exhale hard
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
Coe
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From this reading The blood of Solomon Coe was upon his own head.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
an opposing military force
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
divisible by two
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The blood of Solomon Coe was upon his own head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING PEACE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
misadventurenounUS /mɪsədˈventʃər/
an instance of misfortune
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
not any; not one
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading MAKING PEACE.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
Richard
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From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading The blood of Solomon Coe was upon his own head.
not in physical motion
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Richard had no need even to reproach himself with having struck in self-defense the blow that killed his enemy; and he did not reflect that he was still to blame for having, in the first instance, placed him in the mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His anxiety was to prove that they were received by misadventure; upon the whole, matters promised favorably for this, and were in other respects as satisfactory as could reasonably be expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether Richard's own injuries proved fatal or not was with him a matter of secondary importance.
