used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
the state of being absent
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
ailmentnounUS /ˈeɪlmənt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
in addition
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
Annesley
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From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
BeechernounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
death of a person
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
GrognounUS /ɡrɑːɡ/
rum cut with water
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
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 Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
Lizzy
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From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lizzy complained of headache, and kept her room.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
SteinnounUS /staɪn/
a mug intended for serving beer
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
tête-à-tête
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From this reading They dined tête-à-tête; but there was a constraint over each, and there was little of that festive enjoyment that graced the table on the day before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
at the time that
From this reading When Davis reached the little inn at evening, he was surprised to learn that Annesley Beecher had passed the day alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grog listened to this with a grave, almost stern look; he partly guessed that the ailment was a mere pretext; he knew better to what to attribute her absence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beecher was revolving in his mind all the confessions that burdened his conscience about Stein and the mystical volume he had bought from him; the large sums he had drawn for were also grievous loads upon his heart, and he knew not in what temper or spirit Davis would hear of them.
