adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
Beale
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From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
burthensome
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From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
Chinamen
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From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
ennounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
ever-threatening
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From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
FORCEFULadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
impalpableadjective
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
KingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
melodramaticadjectiveUS /ˌmelədrəˈmætɪk/
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
NaturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
neuroticadjectiveUS /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
characteristic of or affected by neurosis
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
PaxtonnounUS /ˈpækstən/
English architect (1801-1865)
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading She had seen her brother stalk the motor car and its presumed occupants in the most approved melodramatic fashion, and could not help noticing his complete discomfiture.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
TACTICSnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
Theydon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Naturally she imagined he had encountered a pair of perfectly harmless citizens of the Middle Kingdom, and, being one of those happy beings more readily swayed to laughter than to tears, rallied him upon an apparent blunder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Paxton, of course, did not know who the little man accompanying the Chinamen was.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading FORCEFUL TACTICS Though a prey to that most burthensome of cares--the uneasy consciousness of an impalpable yet ever-threatening evil--Theydon was not blind to the humorous element in the present situation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Never before have I discovered a neurotic streak in you, Frank," she said, after she had obtained a couple of letters for Miss Beale, and they were en route again.
