filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid Mr. Putney is right."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
any thing at all
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
don't
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From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
forlornlyadverb
in a forlorn manner
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
honorablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
in an honorable manner
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid Mr. Putney is right."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm afraid Mr. Putney is right."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm afraid Mr. Putney is right."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
Northwick
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From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
on one occasion
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
Putney
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From this reading "I'm afraid Mr. Putney is right."
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I'm afraid Mr. Putney is right."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But don't expect anything," he said, getting to his feet and putting out his hand to her.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
except for; apart from
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
express in words
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her innocent corruption did not shock Matt, nor her scheme for defeating justice; but he smiled forlornly at the hopelessness of it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
won't
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From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading "No, no; I won't," she said, with gratitude that wrung his heart.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was silent, and then at the despair that came into her face, he hurried on to say, "but I will see my father, Miss Northwick; I will go down to see him at once; and if anything can be honorably and fairly done to save your father, I am sure he will try to do it for your sake.
