used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
betokened
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From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
rid of obstructions
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
dearly loved
From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
don't
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From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
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 There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
something that is lost
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
Maxwell'snounUS /ˈmækswelz/
possessive form of “maxwell” — a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
arrange in a container
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In sight of this new danger I was speechless.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Am I so changed, or is it that you have not recovered from the shock of the loss we have sustained?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an airy insolence, a light-hearted mockery in Maxwell's voice which betokened that he had reached a haven for which he had been searching; and I knew from old experience that this was a sign of evil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading I had no power to define its nature or to examine it with a clear mind, but I could not resist the foreboding that a grievous burden was added to my pack of woe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't appear to recognize me, dear John.
