used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
Broughton
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From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
half-crown
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From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
not any; not one
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
with speed
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Parsons (for that I learned was his name) did not leave me for a moment alone, and there was nothing to divert my thoughts from the extremely disagreeable situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading Although he had looked so benevolent in the train, I had already begun to fear this urbane old man far more than I had previously feared the tramp at Broughton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To refuse to hand over my money was out of the question, although, with an appearance of kindness, he gave me back the particular half-crown which I had changed for him in the train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an uncomfortable feeling that he had got me in his power, I could see no way of quickly getting out of it.
wretchedlyadverbUS /ˈretʃɪdli/
in a wretched manner
From this reading The next few hours went by wretchedly enough.
