used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
any thing at all
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
have
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A slight matter--but it has to do with our story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
coincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
denouementnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A slight matter--but it has to do with our story.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
employeenounUS /emˈplɔɪi/
a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
godsendsnounUS /ˈɡɑːdsendz/
plural of “godsend” — a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
HAREnounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A slight matter--but it has to do with our story.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
How
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From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
not in action or at work
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOCKED IN.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
immediately past
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading LOCKED IN.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A slight matter--but it has to do with our story.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
not any; not one
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A slight matter--but it has to do with our story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
Rushleigh's
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From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight matter--but it has to do with our story.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Last night, a man--an employee in Mr. Rushleigh's factory--had been kept awake by one of his children, taken suddenly ill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
at the time that
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "How idle it is to call certain things godsends! as if there were anything else in the world."--HARE.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is accounted a part of the machinery of invention when, in a story, several coincident circumstances, that apart, would have had no noticeable result, bear down together, with a nice and sure calculation upon some catastrophe or _denouement_ that develops itself therefrom.
