used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
one or the other of two
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
the literary culture
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
and nothing more
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
express in words
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He instantly set about repairing the mischief, so far as could be.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I dare say he might have liked to laugh, for it was cruelly funny, but he did not; he was concerned for the magazine as well as for me.
at the time that
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Fields had given me the sheets to read while he looked over some letters, and he either felt the chill of my horror, or I made some sign or sound of dismay that caught his notice, for he looked round at me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could only show him the passage with a gasp.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He declared that when he first read the line he had thought I could not have written it so, and he agreed with me that it would kill the poem if it came out in that shape.
