aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
(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 It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did very little.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
well in the past; former
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did very little.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in no mood for thinking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
Hardiston
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From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he did very little.
Hetty
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From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
Hullis
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From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in no mood for thinking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he did very little.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was in no mood for thinking.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
not any; not one
From this reading He was in no mood for thinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
partisannounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzən/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
express in words
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
unfalteringadjective
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
precisely as stated
From this reading But he did very little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in no mood for thinking.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
at the time that
From this reading It was characteristic of Wint that when his sympathies were aroused, he was an unfaltering partisan; and there was no question that his sympathies had been aroused in behalf of Hetty.
which person or people
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
Wint
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From this reading THE MERCY OF THE COURT Mrs. Hullis stayed late, and Wint had time to do some thinking before she finally departed.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was equally characteristic of him that he wasted very little time wondering who was to blame for what had happened; and that he wasted no time at all in considering what Hardiston would say about it all.
