used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
(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 All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
in addition
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Carson now comprehended his insistent morbidness.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Carson now comprehended his insistent morbidness.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
Darley
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From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
recognizable; marked
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
Dr
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From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
else
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From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
far-reaching
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From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
GarnerverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnər/
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Carson now comprehended his insistent morbidness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
immediately past
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
morbidnessnoun
an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
From this reading Carson now comprehended his insistent morbidness.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
needlesslyadverbUS /ˈniːdləsli/
without need
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
not any; not one
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Carson now comprehended his insistent morbidness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
and nothing more
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
respecternoun
a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
shacklesnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
for a short time
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
successive (without a break)
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
carry out
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
violatornounUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtər/
someone who violates the law
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not fear; it was not a guilty conscience; it was only the galling shackles of unwonted and hateful secrecy, the vague and far-reaching sense of uncertainty, the knowledge of being, before the law (which was no respecter of persons, circumstances, or sentiment), as guilty of murder as any other untried violator of peace and order.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
which person or people
From this reading On the way down the street to his home he met Dr. Stone, who was also riding, and reined in.
WIGHTnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading WIGHT reached Darley the following evening shortly after dusk, and rode straight through the central portion of the town and past his office.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All day long he had debated with himself whether it would be wise to take Garner into his confidence, and at last had decided that it would do no good, and only cause his sympathetic partner to worry needlessly, since Garner nor no one else could point out any better course than the one to which, perforce, he had committed himself.
