used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
acceptancesnounUS /ækˈseptənsɪz/
plural of “acceptance” — the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
can't
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From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
dearly loved
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
FatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
how
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From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
ten 10s
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
immediately past
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
law-agent
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From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
the literary culture
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
come together
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
narcoticadjectiveUS /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/
of or relating to or designating narcotics
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
come into possession of
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
win a victory over
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
with speed
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
Sewell
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From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Sewell awoke, it was already evening.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
what's
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From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Fatigue and anxiety together had so overcome him that he slept like one drugged by a narcotic; nor did he very quickly recall on awakening how and wherefore he had not been to bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His servant had left two letters on his table while he slept, and these served to remind him of some at least of the troubles that last oppressed him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The other was from a friend whom he had often assisted in moments of difficulty, and ran:-- “Dear S.,--I lost two hundred last night at pool, and, what's worse, can't pay it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One was from his law-agent, regretting that he could not obtain for him the loan he solicited on any terms whatever, and mildly suggesting that he trusted the Colonel would be prepared to meet certain acceptances which would fall due in the coming week.
