used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There was worse, however, behind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
dwelling-place
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From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
give expression to
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
Fairfax
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From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
set up or found
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
depressingly dark
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
Hayle's
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From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was worse, however, behind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
Kitwater
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From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
the sound of laughing
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
a particular point in time
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
on the contrary
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
express in words
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was worse, however, behind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading To think that I, George Fairfax, who had the reputation of being so difficult a man to trick, should have allowed myself to fall into such a palpable trap, seemed sufficiently incredible as to be almost a matter for laughter rather than rage.
trustfuladjective
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that I was mortified by the advantage he had obtained over me would not express my feelings in the least.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Miss Kitwater had been so trustful of my capability for bringing the matter to a successful conclusion, that I dared not imagine what she would think of me now.
at the time that
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
which person or people
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading There was worse, however, behind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you could have travelled the world at that moment, from north to south, and from east to west, I believe you would have found it difficult to discover a man who felt as foolish as I did when I entered the gloomy dwelling-place as Hayle's prisoner.
