used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
Afer
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From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
bellowsnounUS /ˈbeloʊz/
(used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
Cestus
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From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
Domitius
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From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
at any time
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
how
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From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
inoccupation
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From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
kindles
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From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
lethargicadjectiveUS /ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk/
deficient in alertness or activity
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
and nothing more
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
go across or through
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
smouldered
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From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Just as the blast of a forge‐bellows kindles, in an instant, a dull smoking heap of black ashes into a glowing fiery mass, so the sight of Domitius Afer inflamed the listless spirit of Cestus.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
Suburan
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From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind, latterly, may be said to have only smouldered.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Fearing lest he should betray some symptoms of his perturbed mind to the keen eyes around the supper‐table at home, he wandered along aimlessly until the time for that meal should pass, and his thoughts become more serene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been seen how instantaneously and unexpectedly it was roused into high excitement and activity from a state of mere passive existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
in or at the place that
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Away from his haunts in the Imperial city, where his wits were kept ever bright and sharp by the friction of crowded humanity, the Suburan had fallen under the lethargic influence of utter inoccupation in a comparatively lifeless provincial town.
