used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If we are making a mistake--” He hesitated.
anew
From this reading Doubt again showed in his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Doubt again showed in his face.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
eighthsnounUS /eɪtθs/
plural of “eighth” — position eight in a countable series of things
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Doubt again showed in his face.
the act of departing
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If we are making a mistake--” He hesitated.
he's
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From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading If we are making a mistake--” He hesitated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubt again showed in his face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubt again showed in his face.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If we are making a mistake--” He hesitated.
Mellen
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From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
Mellen's
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From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading If we are making a mistake--” He hesitated.
not any; not one
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
pulse-beats
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From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Doubt again showed in his face.
express in speech
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
the act of using
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
precisely as stated
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “If we are right, of what use are our bonds?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “This is no time to think of eighths and quarters,” said Mellen with decision.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dawson hastened to speak: “If we could be perfectly sure he’s not going to--” Mellen’s doubts and convictions came and went like irregular pulse-beats--he had been disturbed to his very depths, and his mind did not work with its normal precision.
