(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading WORDS OF THE DEAD.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
in a serious manner
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
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 That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
not any; not one
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORDS OF THE DEAD.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
overtakesverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪks/
third-person singular of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
pulsations
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From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
not in physical motion
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORDS OF THE DEAD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That they had no inclination to walk further was evident, for they still stood there in conversation, facing each other and speaking earnestly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Justice is always vigilant--it stops not to weigh causes or motives, but overtakes the criminal, no matter whether his deeds be the suggestion of malice or the consequence of provoked revenge.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I listened attentively to every word, my heart thumping so loudly that I wondered they did not hear its excited pulsations.
the words that are spoken
From this reading WORDS OF THE DEAD.
but in spite of that
From this reading I was all eagerness to face the pair in the full light and demand an explanation, yet I hesitated, fearing lest precipitation might prevent me gaining knowledge of the truth.
