used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I had had no difficulty in finding the place.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
exploitingverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exploit” — use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I had had no difficulty in finding the place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had had no difficulty in finding the place.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
cause to move by striking
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had had no difficulty in finding the place.
located inward
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
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 The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
not any; not one
From this reading I had had no difficulty in finding the place.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
a course of conduct
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had had no difficulty in finding the place.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
resolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
spoilernounUS /ˈspɔɪlər/
a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading The ridiculous ease with which I had hit my goal, left me no lack of self-confidence in the question of successfully exploiting it.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
tabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Luck, the old spoiler, was in the way to smooth every present obstacle from my path.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a feeling of intense suppressed excitement that I came down into the courts surrounding the inner tabernacle of that mystery which my heart was set and my nerves were strung upon resolving.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But there, it will be seen, I reckoned without my host; and in the meanwhile there were some surprises in store for me.
