used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
in the past
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
(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 Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
fearless and daring
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
civilities
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From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
Frenchman's
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From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
Fétis
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From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
I'LL
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From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
and nothing more
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
Lavendale's
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From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
nobleman'snounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmənz/
possessive form of “nobleman” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
perceivesverbUS /pərˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
make square
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Caution might have prompted him to avoid Lord Lavendale's house and turn a deaf ear to that nobleman's civilities; but anxiety made him curious, and fear of the future made him bold in the present.
unanswerableadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərəbəl/
impossible to answer
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those were the questions which had agitated the Frenchman's mind during that brief remnant of the night which he had spent in restless wakefulness, and they had proved unanswerable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fétis repaired to Bloomsbury Square next evening, not altogether with the innocent simplicity of the lamb that goes to the slaughter, but with the caution of an astute mind which perceives a snare in every civility, and suspects a trap in every invitation.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'LL JOIN WITH THEE IN A MOST JUST REVENGE."
a late time of life
From this reading "Why was the man so civil, and what does he know about my life in Venice forty years ago?"
