used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
Cynthy
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From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
darkies
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From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
wanted intensely
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
despatched
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From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
a boy or man
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
made afraid
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
galnounUS /ɡæl/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
Loringwood
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From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
Nelse
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From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
easily agitated
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
on one occasion
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
PlutonounUS /ˈpluːtoʊ/
a cartoon character created by Walt Disney
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
possumnounUS /ˈpɑːsəm/
nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had a nervous chill by the time they reached the house and Pluto almost repented of his fiction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nelse said very little after his avowal of the "sign" and its relation to his lease of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But nothing more alarming resulted than his decision to return at once to his own cabin, and the further statement that he desired some one be despatched at once for "that gal Cynthy," which was done according to his orders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Pluto half carried the old man back to Loringwood, while the other darkies continued their 'possum hunt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Finally he compromised with his conscience by promising himself to own the truth if the frightened old fellow became worse.
