used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
acquittalnounUS /əˈkwɪtəl/
a judgment of not guilty
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
(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 All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
eagerly desirous
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
put or send forth
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — 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 Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
endeavoured
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From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
divisible by two
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
FalknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
Falkner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
fellow-creatures
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From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
jurymannoun
someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
immediately past
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
subject to death
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
not any; not one
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
perversenessnoun
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
SecuritynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
SickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sickening fears crept over Elizabeth's heart; she endeavoured to conceal them; she endeavoured to smile and repeat, "This is our last day of bondage."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
To-morrow
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From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
the act of testing something
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
the act of using
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All things now assumed an anxious aspect; all was hurrying to a conclusion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
at the time that
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _To-morrow the trial was to come on._ "Security" is not a word for mortal man to use, more especially when the issue of an event depends on the opinions and actions of his fellow-creatures.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Falkner cast no thought upon the worst--innocence shut out fear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Falkner's acquittal was probable, but not certain; even if the impression went in general in his favour, a single juryman might hold out, and perverseness, added to obstinacy, would turn the scale against him.
