used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
appalledadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːld/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And you are perfectly right to feel so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
a youthful male person
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
a female human offspring
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
divisible by two
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading And you are perfectly right to feel so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
gamutnounUS /ˈɡæmət/
a complete extent or range: "a face that expressed a gamut of emotions"
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
intense and profound fear
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
and nothing more
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
a particular point in time
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And you are perfectly right to feel so.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And you are perfectly right to feel so.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And you are perfectly right to feel so.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
a state of acute pain
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
TrentonnounUS /ˈtrentən/
capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river
From this reading At any other time I should have been appalled that Mr. Trenton could even for a moment believe his daughter guilty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
at the time that
From this reading AN EXPLANATION When a human being has run the gamut of horror and suffering in a short space of time his mind ceases to be affected by further sensations.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As it was, I merely accepted his words as one more link in the chain of evidence against her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My boy," he said humbly, "I know that you have held me responsible for your misfortunes.
