used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
in addition
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
in or near a particular place or position
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AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading THE AVENGER TO THE RESCUE.
a committee having supervisory powers
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take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
direfuladjective
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
divisible by two
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
about to be mentioned or specified
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yet to be or coming
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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intense and profound fear
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
prefer or wish to do something
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magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
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a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Thoughts like these also occupied the magistrates, who held a special meeting the following morning at the District Board office.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
the time period between dawn and noon
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an old word for “no”
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
held or filled or in use
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE AVENGER TO THE RESCUE.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He might return any night; nay, in broad daylight even.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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TarasnounUS /ˈtɑːrəz/
plural of “tara” — a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AVENGER TO THE RESCUE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AVENGER TO THE RESCUE.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The terrible night was over, the garrison had returned; but an agony of fear was uppermost in the district town.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Taras had dared seemed well-nigh incredible, and greater than the horror of what was past was the direful apprehension of what the future might bring.
which person or people
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