used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
the state of being absent
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
(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 THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
exhale hard
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
a youthful male person
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
CasuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
deadenedadjective
devoid of physical sensation; numb
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
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 set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
engage in
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
Manning's
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From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
the force of workers available
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
cut with a saw
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
which person or people
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
belonging to which person
From this reading THERE are some men who enjoy the prospect of dealing a blow, and watching the effect—men whose best feelings have been deadened, and who have lost all sympathy for those less fortunate than themselves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That Squire Collins was a man of this kind will not seem strange to those who have followed the course of this story.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Quite unconscious of the impending blow, Mrs. Manning was sitting at the front window engaged in sewing, while her thoughts were with her absent boy, whom she seemed to miss more and more as his absence lengthened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Casually looking up from her work, she saw with considerable surprise the dignified figure of Squire Collins turning in at her gate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He set out for Mrs. Manning's cottage with a comfortable complacency, though he knew that the communication he had to make would bring her great trouble and sorrow.
