used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
(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 Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His suspicions respecting it most certainly rested upon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
at any time
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
immediately past
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
M'Gowan's
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From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
engage in
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His suspicions respecting it most certainly rested upon.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
Nelly
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From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
not any; not one
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
an amount of time
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
determined
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading His suspicions respecting it most certainly rested upon.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His suspicions respecting it most certainly rested upon.
riddingverbUS /ˈrɪdɪŋ/
inflected form of “rid” — relieve from
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
only a very short time before
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His suspicions respecting it most certainly rested upon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
Tobacco-box
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From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
at the time that
From this reading The disappearance of the Tobacco-box kept him so ill at ease and unhappy, that he resolved, on his way home, to make a last effort at finding it out, if it could be done; and many a time did he heartily curse his own stupidity for ever having suffered it to remain in his house or about it, especially when it was so easy to destroy it.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading M'Gowan's mind, at this period of our narrative, was busily engaged in arranging his plans--for we need scarcely add here, that whether founded on justice or not, he had more than one ripening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Still there preyed upon him a certain secret anxiety, from which, by no effort, could he succeed in ridding himself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nelly, whom he now began to regard with a feeling of both hatred and alarm.
