used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
in actual fact
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
(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 The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
command with authority
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
embarkationnounUS /ˌembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
entreated
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From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
yet to be or coming
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
GolcondanounUS /ɡɑːlˈkɑːndə/
a source of great wealth (especially a mine)
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
hold firmly
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
Hayden
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From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
longed-foradjective
greatly desired
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
MariposanounUS /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/
any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
an old word for “no”
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
go across or through
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
profitingverbUS /ˈprɑːfətɪŋ/
-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
stumbleverbUS /ˈstʌmbəl/
walk unsteadily
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
to-morrow
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From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
unchartedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃɑːrtɪd/
(of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
not known
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
VeiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Thursday which Hayden had regarded as so remote was actually here, and he, opening his eyes to the fact after a sound night's rest, was aware of that faint shrinking which comes to us all in that moment of embarkation upon the unknown and uncharted.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As he dressed he caused the various circumstances of the past few weeks to marshal themselves in orderly array and pass in review before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He, by some irony of chance, had been so fortunate as to discover the wonderful lost Mariposa, the Veiled Mariposa; but although a vast fortune lay before his eyes, within his grasp, he was withheld from profiting by this strange stumble upon Golconda by the intangible potent arm of the law.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This day, he felt, was to be a day of revelations; in an hour, a moment, he might, nay he was sure that he would, learn certain facts, touch certain clues which might change and direct his whole future existence.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Even to the impatient heart of youth the longed-for, entreated to-morrow comes with a suddenness which has its elements of shock.
