used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
(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 First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
divisible by two
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
coins made of gold
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
of an obscure nature
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
get by special effort
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
sick-bed
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From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
in the direction of
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not that his habits were extravagant, for such was not the case.
in or at the place that
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
which person or people
From this reading Two persons who are nearly concerned in the revelation made by Mr. Sharp to Robert Ford, now demand our attention.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
belonging to which person
From this reading The second, is Lewis Rand, his unworthy nephew, whose whole soul is absorbed by the eager desire to secure to himself his uncle’s large fortune.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why this thirst for gold should so have possessed him, is not so clear.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading First, Mr. Rand, who, upon a sick-bed, worn-out by anxiety and bodily weakness, is fast drifting towards that unseen world, where all that is dark and mysterious here will be disclosed, and we shall know even as we are known.
