used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
anew
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Yes, it is a dreadful thing to have a bad conscience," said Dicky, with a sigh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
Chissel
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From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
don't
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From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Yes, it is a dreadful thing to have a bad conscience," said Dicky, with a sigh.
else
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From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The idea is too frightful."
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea is too frightful."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea is too frightful."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
not any; not one
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, it is a dreadful thing to have a bad conscience," said Dicky, with a sigh.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Yes, it is a dreadful thing to have a bad conscience," said Dicky, with a sigh.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea is too frightful."
a special situation
From this reading "Oh! don't talk of such a thing," exclaimed Dicky, shuddering.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The idea is too frightful."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I advised him not; and, after talking the subject over, and turning it in every way, we came to the conclusion that, as no one else was likely to have tried to frighten old Chissel, if he had not really seen a ghost, his terror had been the result of his own evil conscience.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am sure I will never again think of carrying out such a joke as I contemplated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, it is a dreadful thing to have a bad conscience," said Dicky, with a sigh.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it is a dreadful thing to have a bad conscience," said Dicky, with a sigh.
