used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
(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 The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
subject to appointment
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
BOSWELL'S
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From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
wanted intensely
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
foiblenounUS /ˈfɔɪbəl/
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
librariesnounUS /ˈlaɪbreriːz/
plural of “library” — a room where books are kept
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
Mac-Morlan
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From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
Mannering
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From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
Mannering's
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From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
come together
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
as might be expected
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
on one occasion
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
a human being
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
rackingadjectiveUS /ˈrækɪŋ/
causing great physical or mental suffering
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was aware, from his knowledge of mankind, that Mannering, though generous and benevolent, had the foible of expecting and exacting a minute compliance with his directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Mac-Morlan naturally desired to attach to himself the patronage and countenance of a person of Mannering's wealth and consequence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
at the time that
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He was therefore racking his recollection to discover if everything had been arranged to meet the Colonel's wishes and instructions, and, under this uncertainty of mind, he traversed the house more than once from the garret to the stables.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The hour was fast approaching, and the little circle within doors had each their separate subjects of anxiety.
Woodbourne
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From this reading A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries --BOSWELL'S LIFE OF JOHNSON The appointed day arrived when the Colonel and Miss Mannering were expected at Woodbourne.
