used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are never secure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
Emmeline
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From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
Exeter
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From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
insecuritynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
the state of being subject to danger or injury
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
instalments
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From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
the act of departing
From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
the force of workers available
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They are never secure.
NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/
the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
Richard
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From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
get by special effort
From this reading They are never secure.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
Smeaton
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From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
a quantity of money
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He did not like leaving Emmeline, Richard, and Smeaton together.
in the direction of
From this reading Sir John Newark rode away towards Exeter.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Not that there was any definite cause in his mind for the unpleasant sensations that he felt; but, with most men of his character, there is throughout the whole of life a pervading feeling of insecurity which is a hard price, taken at the full sum, and which by slow instalments they pay sooner or later for any advantages obtained by cunning, duplicity, and deceit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first he went fast; for the thoughts with which he set out were not altogether devoid of uneasiness.
