used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
make right or correct
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
disabilitynounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
a social unit living together
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
set up or found
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
depressingly dark
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
heterogeneousadjectiveUS /ˌhetərəˈdʒiːnjəs/
consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
a social unit living together
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
invalidismnoun
chronic ill health
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
JoelnounUS /ˈdʒoʊəl/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
Joel'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊəlz/
possessive form of “joel” — a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
go away from a place
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
one's
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From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
Persis
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From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
sporadicadjectiveUS /spərˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
TREADverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
Twon't
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From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Joel's periods of invalidism had been too frequent and prolonged for this sporadic attack to upset the peaceful order of the household.
precisely as stated
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD The morning following the heterogeneous accession to the Dale family, Joel did not leave his bed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether his disability was in part or altogether due to a desire to open his sister's eyes to the result of her lack of consideration, Joel himself could not have told, the correct interpretation of one's own motives being the most complex of the sciences.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Twon't come much short of murder," he thought with gloomy relish.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It really seemed to him that he felt very ill and he found a somber satisfaction in reflecting that in the event of his death, Persis would realize her appalling selfishness.
