agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Becoming slightly agitated himself, he continued:
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
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From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Becoming slightly agitated himself, he continued:
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Becoming slightly agitated himself, he continued:
the act of discovering something
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Becoming slightly agitated himself, he continued:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Becoming slightly agitated himself, he continued:
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Becoming slightly agitated himself, he continued:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
in the near future
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, I hoped that there might be some mistake; that it might have fallen from some other man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barnes was amazed at the imperturbable manner in which this statement was received.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As soon as I picked up that link, I was shocked at my discovery, for, from its peculiar shape, I recognized it as similar to your chain, which I had often observed.
