Agnes
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From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DREAMS AND PLANS.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading DREAMS AND PLANS.
fro
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From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
how
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From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
lichen-grown
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From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
magnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
not any; not one
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
oscillatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːsəleɪtɪŋ/
having periodic vibrations
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading DREAMS AND PLANS.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading He might have avoided killing her husband had he been prompted by the highest moral motives.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
a special situation
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Reynolds lingered in the pleasant shadows of the magnolia trees, now slowly walking to and fro, now resting on some one of the old lichen-grown seats, his thoughts oscillating between the past and the future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One thing he did realize perfectly: that he had not told the whole truth to Agnes Ransom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was aware, but not vividly, of how aimless and cowardly his life until now had been, and he was not quite sure that, no matter how strong might be his present purpose, the cowardice did not still linger with him.
