adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
chestnounUS /tʃest/
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
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 Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
Malkiel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
MOUSEnounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
Mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
Prophet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
squaringverbUS /ˈskwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “square” — make square
From this reading He silently presented himself to the gaze of Malkiel, instinctively squaring his shoulders, opening out his chest, and expanding his nostrils in an effort to fill as large a space in the atmosphere of the parlour as possible.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
threshed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
upheaving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
WATERSnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE SECRET WATERS OF THE RIVER MOUSE To this question the Prophet could offer no answer other than a bodily one.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mutely the Prophet swelled and mutely Malkiel observed him swell, till a point was reached from which further progress--at least on the Prophet’s part--was impossible.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Malkiel continued to regard him with the staring eyes of one whose mind is seething with strange, upheaving thoughts and alarming apprehensions.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Prophet was now as big as the structure of his frame permitted him to be, and apparently Malkiel realised the fact, for he suddenly dropped his eyes and exclaimed,-- “This matter must be threshed out thoroughly, Madame herself would wish it so.”
