used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
for the reason that
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
a female human offspring
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
a boy or man
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
set up or found
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
Joe
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From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
Joe's
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From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
the act of departing
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
Melinda
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From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
not any; not one
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
not one, and not any
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
express in words
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
StockmannounUS /ˈstɑːkmən/
farmer who breed or raises livestock
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
Susan
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From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
tribulationnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He was much more likely to be congratulated on an unexpected piece of good luck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he made it evident to those chiefly involved that he little liked the match; he declined to see any redeeming features and went so far as to say that the countryside would be shocked with Susan for leaving her father under such circumstances.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even Melinda, with every kindly feeling for him, proved not able to show regret; and if she could not, none might be looked for elsewhere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To run about among the people, grumbling because his daughter had found a husband, was a course that Joe's humour told him would win no commiseration.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE NEST Joe Stockman, like a stricken animal, hid himself from his fellow men at this season; yet it was not curious that he should conceal his tribulation from fellow men, because he knew that sympathy must be denied.
