used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading My heart bled as I gazed upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading My heart bled as I gazed upon him.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart bled as I gazed upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My heart bled as I gazed upon him.
intense and profound fear
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading As indeed he could.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
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 cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
premeditatedly
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From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
printing-office
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From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
express in words
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
SHOALnoun
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In an agony of horror and despair he had flown from the printing-office to my house.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading A SHOAL OF VISITORS FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER MYSTERY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I cannot say whether he chose my house premeditatedly; it is likely that it was done without distinct intention, but it was a proof that he regarded my friendship as genuine, and that he knew he could depend upon my sympathy in times of trouble.
