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From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
CONSPIRES
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From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
located inward
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
joblessadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːbləs/
not having a job
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
go away from a place
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
hear with intention
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
ravings
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From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
for a short time
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
in the near future
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
succinctlyadverbUS /səkˈsɪŋktli/
with concise and precise brevity; to the point
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stick had succinctly declared that Russell was crazy and that he refused to listen to any more of his ravings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
a special situation
From this reading He had not, however, refused to keep store in the afternoon in return for having his mornings free, and that was the principal thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
Upton
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From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stick, to whom Russell had imparted the proposed solution of the problem, was not present.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Jimmy declared that he had feared Russell might change his mind about employing him and so leave him jobless in the face of a long and cruel winter, and consequently he had hurried right up so soon as he had satisfied the inner man.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading JIMMY CONSPIRES True to his word, Jimmy arrived at Number 27 Upton shortly after supper.
