a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading What more could arise?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What more could arise?
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What more could arise?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
Neville
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From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Elizabeth, on the contrary, deemed that the scene was closed, the curtain fallen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
carry out
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What more could arise?
at the time that
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which they do not see move, they believe to be stationary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Falkner was surprised by the silence of several days on the part of Neville; but he did not the less expect and prepare for the time, when he should be called upon to render an account for the wrong he had done.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There is an impatient spirit in the young, that will not suffer them to take into consideration the pauses that occur between events.
