used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
being joined in close association
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WENT HOME.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE NEWS WENT HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was this.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
a form of address for a man
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WENT HOME.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
step-father
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From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
not in physical motion
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
express a supposition
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WENT HOME.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THE NEWS WENT HOME.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank had one source of anxiety and embarrassment connected with his recent adventure which had occupied a considerable space of his thoughts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How could he let his mother know that he was still alive without its coming to the knowledge of Mr. Craven?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Convinced, as he was, that his step-father was at the bottom of the treacherous plot to which he had nearly fallen a victim, he wished him to suppose that it had succeeded in order to see what course he would pursue in consequence.
