used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
confined by bonds
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
having made preparations
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
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, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
Horn'snounUS /hɔːrnz/
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
done under pressure
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
carry out
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But, on further consideration, he was disposed to take another view.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He felt bound to admit that, though there had been a strangeness in the behaviour of the little man throughout his visit, it had not afforded any actual ground for the suspicion of insanity, until he had so suddenly rushed away home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn's first thought was that the strain of eccentricity in his humble little friend had developed into actual insanity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was, therefore, possible that there might prove to be some important meaning in what he had said.
