perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading GREENWOOD'S FEELINGS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
GREENWOOD'S
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From this reading GREENWOOD'S FEELINGS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
only a very short time before
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
on one occasion
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On that Wednesday night Mr. Greenwood did not sleep much.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It may be doubted whether he once closed his eyes in slumber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
but in spite of that
From this reading He had indeed been saved from the performance of an act which now seemed to him to be so terrible that he could hardly believe that he had in truth contemplated it; but yet he knew,--he knew that it for some hours had been the purpose of his mind to do it!
