used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
(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 As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
door-bell
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From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
FRENZYnounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
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 A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
immediately past
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
seamanshipnoun
skill in sailing
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
a male human offspring
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
possessing sweep
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time lapsed, anxiety passed into alarm and dread foreboding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
precisely as stated
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was aware, however, of George's good seamanship, and tried to allay his fears by thoughts of this nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he was about to prepare himself for the street, there were two hasty rings of the door-bell.
at the time that
From this reading A FATHER'S FRENZY Mr. Houghton knew that his son had gone out sailing in the harbor, and, when the gusts swept over the city, became very anxious about him.
in or at the place that
From this reading At last he summoned his coachman, and determined to go to the place where his son moored his boat.
