aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I will throw up the whole affair."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
with anger
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
Axton
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From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
condemnationsnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “condemnation” — an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
well in the past; former
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
Fanks
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From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
I've
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From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
a particular point in time
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
Octavius
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From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
and nothing more
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
in other respects or ways
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
recurring again and again
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
Roger
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From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
Spolger
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From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
propel through the air
From this reading "I will throw up the whole affair."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
in the direction of
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
Varlins
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From this reading Fanks said nothing at first, being much exercised in his own mind over the peculiar attitude taken up towards him by Miss Varlins, but Axton was so very free in his condemnations, that for the moment he lost his self-control, and answered sharply.
precisely as stated
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
at the time that
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I will throw up the whole affair."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will throw up the whole affair."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading This is the episode of Mr. Spolger, which came about in this wise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roger was very indignant with his friend for speaking so plainly to Judith, and told him so in somewhat strong language when the carriage had departed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've taken up this case, Roger, and I intend to carry it out to the bitter end, if only for your sake; but you must let me act in every way as I think best, otherwise--" "Otherwise!" repeated Axton, angrily, as Octavius paused.
