Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading But it is not easy to commit a murder undetected.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But it is not easy to commit a murder undetected.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

communicated in words

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

having no definite form or distinct shape

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

obtain

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

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From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But it is not easy to commit a murder undetected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it is not easy to commit a murder undetected.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

and nothing more

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

a particular point in time

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading But it is not easy to commit a murder undetected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

and nothing more

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

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From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He did not for a moment doubt the gun-man's loyal intentions.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He could not but admit to himself that he had by his expressed order placed himself to some extent in Saleratus Bill's power.

not perceived or discerned

From this reading But it is not easy to commit a murder undetected.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But superinduced on this formless uneasiness were graver considerations.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As long as things went well he would do his best by his employer--if merely to gain the reward promised him only on fulfillment of his task.