used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
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 Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
anew
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
Brenton
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From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
Ferris
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From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
set up or found
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
a man of refinement
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
only a very short time before
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
how
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From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
on one occasion
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
spirit-land
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From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brenton found himself once more in the streets of Cincinnati, in a state of mind that can hardly be described.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rage and grief struggled for the mastery, and added to the tumult of these passions was the uncertainty as to what he should do, or what he _could_ do.
in or at the place that
From this reading In his new sphere he did not know where to turn.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
which person or people
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He could hardly ask the advice of Ferris again, for his whole trouble arose from his neglect of the counsel that gentleman had already given him.
showing curiosity
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He found himself wondering whether in the spirit-land there was any firm of lawyers who could advise him, and he remembered then how singularly ignorant he was regarding the conditions of existence in the world to which he now belonged.
