used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
Britz
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From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
Burden's
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From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
cannot
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From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
deem to be
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
deploreverbUS /dɪˈplɔːr/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
an old word for “before”
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
long-coveted
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From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
absolutely essential
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
taskmasters
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From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Britz turned into Wall street, possessed by a sense of elation, like a man about to reach out for a long-coveted prize.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What her own feelings in the matter might be, did not concern him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like one inspired by a great purpose, Britz moved with the human current down Broadway.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He might deplore the necessity of causing an innocent woman to suffer; but if it were necessary for the accomplishment of his end--well, law and order are exacting taskmasters and cannot pause to consider the injured feelings of individuals!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It pleased him to think that he had converted Miss Burden's confiding love into an instrument of justice; that by its means he would establish ere another hour had sped, the innocence or the guilt of Beard.
