used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading TROUBLE AMONG THE TRESPASSERS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
execrations
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From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
and nothing more
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
not any; not one
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
and nothing more
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE AMONG THE TRESPASSERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The topic in hand was of an interest quite too fresh and absorbing to permit of a single glance toward any other of more doubtful importance, and it was only after much delay that he was enabled at length to get the least insight into the mystery.
TRESPASSERS
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From this reading TROUBLE AMONG THE TRESPASSERS.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE AMONG THE TRESPASSERS.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ralph now made his way into the thick of the crowd, curious to ascertain the source of so much disquiet and tumult as now began to manifest itself among them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His appearance attracted no attention, if, indeed, it were not entirely unobserved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words of peace which they had just heard seemed to have availed them but little, for every brow was blackened, and every tongue tipped with oaths and execrations.
