used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
bodingnoun
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
chafeverbUS /tʃeɪf/
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
conjunctionnounUS /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
at any time
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND.
the act of departing
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
ill-treatedadjective
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
kraalnoun
a village of huts for native Africans in southern Africa; usually surrounded by a stockade
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
Laurence
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From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
not any; not one
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
Nondwana's
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From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
worried and uneasy
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
except for; apart from
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
hurting
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
Stanninghame's
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From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
in the direction of
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both were kept prisoners in Nondwana's kraal, and, save that they were not ill-treated, no especial consideration was shown them.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They were allowed to wander about the open space outside, but watchful eyes were ever upon them, and did they venture beyond certain limits, they were speedily made aware of the fact.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, if Laurence Stanninghame's prospects were brightening, and his lines beginning to fall in pleasant places,--relatively speaking, that is, for everything is relative in the conditions of life,--the same held not good as regards the other twain of our trio of adventurers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No such distractions as joining in the hunting parties, or coming and going at will such as their more fortunate comrade enjoyed, were allowed them, and against the deadly monotony of the life--in conjunction with a boding suspense as to their ultimate fate--did Holmes' restless spirit mightily chafe; indeed, at times he felt sore and resentful towards Laurence.
