used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
anew
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
(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 He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
BARREDadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
Blakeley
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From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
dearly loved
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
divisible by two
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading While he sat there Tomlin came into the room in his impetuous manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While he sat there Tomlin came into the room in his impetuous manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While he sat there Tomlin came into the room in his impetuous manner.
a special situation
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
Tomlin
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From this reading While he sat there Tomlin came into the room in his impetuous manner.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
precisely as stated
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had paid a very dear price, but had averted that, which after all, was a very consoling thing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BARRED TO HIM Herbert sat in the darkened room with his head bowed on the table for a very long while, thinking of the events that had taken place the previous twenty-four hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First he was angry with himself for what he had done, and then felt humiliated at permitting Blakeley to abuse him in such a cruel manner; but with second thought came the conviction that even if he had it to go over again he would not have acted in a different manner.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To have written the story even with Arthur at liberty would have meant lasting disgrace to Mary Black and her parents.
