absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading But what he purposed doing was never absent from his thoughts.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
anew
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
(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 All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
any thing at all
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
characterized by great determination
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But what he purposed doing was never absent from his thoughts.
Eversleigh
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From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
to a considerable degree
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
held up in the air
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
engage in
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
held or filled or in use
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
compacted by ironing
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
purposed
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From this reading But what he purposed doing was never absent from his thoughts.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
Silwood
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From this reading On the other hand, Cooper Silwood, having determined to act alone, began to make preparations for carrying out his scheme.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
carry out
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But what he purposed doing was never absent from his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No man could have told from his aspect, or from the manner in which he did his business, that anything pressed heavily upon him; he seemed in no way different from the imperturbable, shrewd, capable lawyer people believed him always to be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what he purposed doing was never absent from his thoughts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All that day Silwood was incessantly occupied with the ordinary business of that department of the office which was his special care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Francis Eversleigh returned to the office in Lincoln's Inn next day, and strove to take up his work again, but with indifferent success; the shadow of his impending ruin never lifted itself from his mind.
