used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For the same reason I almost feared to breathe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
Belleville
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From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading For the same reason I almost feared to breathe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
minimised
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From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
propnounUS /prɑːp/
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For the same reason I almost feared to breathe.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For the same reason I almost feared to breathe.
try to get or reach
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
in the near future
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
a special situation
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
in the direction of
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
the act of using
From this reading The great thing was to preserve my liberty until I had acquired force enough to use it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Struggle in the Chamber The advantage I possessed was dangerously minimised by my physical incapacity, but I hoped, given time, to get back some measure of strength.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
in or at the place that
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading But I feared to move lest the sound should betray my whereabouts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I speedily realised that I could not remain where I was, for Belleville was making towards me and reflection would soon teach him that weakness would compel me to seek a prop for my support.
