used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
terminate
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
one or the other of two
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
divisible by two
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
pageantsnounUS /ˈpædʒənts/
plural of “pageant” — an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
go across or through
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
on the contrary
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
shewverbUS /ʃuː/
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
the act of testing something
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
at the time that
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not know which is the more strange that, when a great time of trial approaches a man, either he has some kind of a premonition that trouble is coming upon him, or that he has not.
which person or people
From this reading * * * * * It was now for the first time that I began to see something of the way the Court lived--I mean as one who was himself a part of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the latter case with me; and the storm came upon me as I shall now relate.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I had looked on it before rather as a spectator at a show, observing the pageants pass before me, but myself, from the nature of my employment, taking no part in it from within.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Certainly it is strange enough that some sense, of which we know nothing, should scent danger when there are no outward signs that any is near; but it appears even more strange to me that the storm should break all of a sudden without any cloud in the sky to shew its coming.
