used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
the act of departing
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
the force of workers available
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
supplantverbUS /səˈplænt/
take the place or move into the position of
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Rising in fresh excitement, I struck my hand on the table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
which person or people
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
belonging to which person
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
in the company of; together with
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What if this man, these men and this woman, were in league with him whose rivalry I feared, and whom I had intended to supplant on the morrow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a wild surmise, but was it any wilder than to believe I was held here for a mere whim, a freak, a joke, as this bowing, smiling man before me would have me believe?
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading "That other wretch who loves her has paid you--" But that other wretch could not know that I was meditating any such unusual scheme, as following him without a full day's warning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You want to keep me from going on the steamer," I cried.
