used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
Bucholz
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From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
ExpendituresnounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃərz/
plural of “expenditure” — money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
communicated in words
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
ExtravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
a person of German nationality
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
provoking horror
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
in motion
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
SorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
specters
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From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A dull, heavy pain was gnawing at his heart, and a stupor seemed to have settled over his senses.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
SuspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
migratory
From this reading He followed the officers meekly, and obeyed their orders in a mechanical manner, that showed too plainly that his mind was wandering from the scenes about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked helplessly around, and did not appear to realize the situation in which he was so suddenly and unexpectedly placed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The figures around him appeared like the moving specters in a horrible dream, while a black cloud of despair seemed to envelop him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Bucholz in Prison._--_Extravagant Habits and Suspicious Expenditures._--_The German Consul Interests Himself._--_Bucholz committed._ Sorrowful looks followed the young man as he was conducted away, and frequent words of sympathy and hope were expressed as he passed through the throng on his way to the depot, but he heeded them not.
