aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading There was nothing terrific in the aspect of the deceased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The cap was then withdrawn.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading There was nothing terrific in the aspect of the deceased.
distortionnounUS /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/
a change for the worse
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing terrific in the aspect of the deceased.
a search for knowledge
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
engage in
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing terrific in the aspect of the deceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading There was nothing terrific in the aspect of the deceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The cap was then withdrawn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing terrific in the aspect of the deceased.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
in a violent manner
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
at the time that
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
which person or people
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The cap was then withdrawn.
witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading This, on inquiry being made, I learned was done that the bystanders might not be shocked by witnessing any distortion of countenance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sir Thomas smiled at the anxiety of the man to make it appear that his work had been well performed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I recognized the features of the young man who had been so wildly, so violently agitated, when about to suffer.
