used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
fetishnounUS /ˈfetɪʃ/
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
in a free manner
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
Isaiah's
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From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
Jim
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From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
Jim's
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From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
laxadjectiveUS /læks/
lacking in rigor or strictness
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
peacock's
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From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
quotationnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
scapegoatnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
Sinners-found-out
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From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
Strange's
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From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
carry out
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, hearing it after the event, she could not take Isaiah's advice, and had too hastily condemned the fetish.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading After that momentous interview Lady Jim realised the truth of Strange's scriptural quotation, although he had translated it into his own lax vernacular.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certainly she had arranged judiciously for Jim's return to civilisation, and the unscrupulous captain appeared willing to earn wages as a scapegoat; but there was always the unforeseen to be reckoned with.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have given much for the recovery of that precise peacock's feather, for, having freely thrown it away, it was doubtful to her superstitious mind if the luck would hold.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading A chance word, a chance discovery, a too minute inquiry--these might wreck the whole scheme, and she would reap a whirlwind, stormy enough to sweep her out of a social paradise into the bleak desert of Sinners-found-out.
