used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
damnationnounUS /dæmˈneɪʃən/
the act of damning
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
not accessible to view
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
interposing
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From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
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 TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
roused to anger
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE REWARD.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
only a very short time before
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
only a very short time before
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
shower-bath
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From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REWARD.
a special situation
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
up to a particular time
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A terrible necessity had seemed to spur him onwards all the while, and one thing so succeeded to another, that he scarce could stop at any but the first.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading It was a horrid, mad excitement, where the soul had spread its wings upon the whirlwind, and heeded not whither it was hurried.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading From the moment he had hidden in the shower-bath (but for God's interposing mercy), his doom appeared to have been sealed--robbery, murder, false witness, and--damnation!
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading TILL the wretch had done the deed, he scarcely knew that it was doing.
