used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
(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 I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLUMBUS AND GALILEO.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
confined by bonds
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
COLUMBUSnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading COLUMBUS AND GALILEO.
Crasweller
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From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
depositionnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/
the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
GALILEOnounUS /ˌɡæləˈliːoʊ/
Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars
From this reading COLUMBUS AND GALILEO.
Graybody
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From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
set down according to a plan
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
express a supposition
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now I expected nothing of the kind, and it grieved me to think that I should be driven to such false excuses.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I began to doubt whether my mind would hold its proper bent under the strain thus laid upon it, and to ask myself whether I was in all respects sane in entertaining the ideas which filled my mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had left Graybody with a lie on my tongue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I said that I was bound to suppose that Crasweller would do his duty as a citizen,--by which I had meant Graybody to understand that I expected my old friend to submit to deposition.
