used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
Blanchard
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From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
Blee
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From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
Lyddon
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From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
Lyddon's
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From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
and nothing more
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
outbreaksnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪks/
plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
an amount of time
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
reassertverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrt/
strengthen or make more firm
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
STORY-BOOK
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From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
believed likely
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
in the direction of
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
precisely as stated
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Six weeks is a period of time that has often served to cool dispositions more fiery, purposes more inflexible than those of Mr. Lyddon, and his natural placidity of temperament, despite outbreaks, had begun to reassert itself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went further, and declared delay to be very dangerous for Mr. Lyddon's spleen and other physical organs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Billy Blee, misunderstanding his master in this, suspected that the first fires of rage were now sunk into a conflagration, not so visible, but deeper and therefore more dangerous to the sufferer, if not to other people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He failed to observe that each day of waiting lessened the miller's desire towards action, and he continued to urge some step against Will Blanchard, as the only road by which his master's peace of mind might be regained.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
but in spite of that
From this reading A STORY-BOOK Despite the miller's explicit declaration, there was yet a doubt as to what he might do in the matter of Will Blanchard.
