used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
(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 And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
brought into existence
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
confirmingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
divisible by two
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
engage in
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
Rigg
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From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Not that I could, in my sad and dangerous enterprise, always be confident.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Some little spirit I must have had, and some resolve to be faithful, according to the power of a very common mind, admiring but never claiming courage.
Stixon
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From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
express in words
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
precisely as stated
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
WITCHnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading A WITCH It was true enough that Stixon now had nothing more to tell, but what he had told already seemed of very great importance, confirming strongly, as it did, the description given me by Jacob Rigg.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And even the butler's concluding words--that I seemed born to hear it all--comforted me like some good omen, and cheered me forward to make them true.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading For I never did feel in any kind of way any gift of inspiration, or even the fitness of a quick, strong mind for working out deeds of justice.
