adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
abolitionistsnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃənəsts/
plural of “abolitionist” — a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
ConfederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
DANGERSnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
forebodings
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From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
fortifyverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ/
make strong or stronger
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
immutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːtəbəl/
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
impellingadjective
markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
THICKENINGadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
accumulating and becoming more intense
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was distracted by fears and forebodings of every kind of evil; he was striving to fortify his mind against the dire misgiving that the Confederacy was in a very bad way, and that a general breaking up might take place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His anxieties concerning her were deep indeed, his very solicitude impelling him toward the plan which he was eager to consummate.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Indeed his mental condition was not far removed from that of a man who dreads lest the hitherto immutable laws of nature are about to end in an inconceivable state of chaos.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would happen if the old order of things passed away and the abominable abolitionists obtained fall control?
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading DANGERS THICKENING Mr. Baron was scarcely less miserable than his ward, yet from wholly different causes.
