used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
Cap'n
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From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
a social unit living together
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
far-reaching
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From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
foolin
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From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
set up or found
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
FrankensteinnounUS /ˈfræŋkənstaɪn/
an agency that escapes control and destroys its creator
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
how
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From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
HYPOCRISYnounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
Petty's
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From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
Pettys
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From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had not foreseen Sarah Petty's desire to show him off before the family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
STINGverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
required or under orders
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was no small satisfaction he had in "foolin' them Pettys"; but the effect of his hypocrisy, he found, was to be more far-reaching than he supposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE STING OF HYPOCRISY Meanwhile Cap'n Jonah was at the Shell Road store wishing heartily that he did not have to go home.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Playing a part was already beginning to pall upon the worthy captain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had not forecast in any degree how the story of his wealth would spread, and grow, and become a Frankenstein to pursue him.
