used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
Falkland
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From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
hold firmly
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
InfluencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
and nothing more
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
in the recent past
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
personating
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From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
reasonings
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From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Besides, that I was considerably influenced in this deliberation by the strong loathing I conceived for the situations in which I had lately been engaged.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
a special situation
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The danger to which I was exposed of forcible interruption in my pursuits, was probably, in some respects, less now than it had been previously to this crisis.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Influenced by these reasonings, I determined to retain what had thus been put into my hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My next care was in regard to the scene I should choose, as the retreat of that life which I had just saved from the grasp of the executioner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I knew not in what mode Mr. Falkland intended to exercise his vengeance against me; but I was seized with so unconquerable an aversion to disguise, and the idea of spending my life in personating a fictitious character, that I could not, for the present at least, reconcile my mind to any thing of that nature.
