used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
an established custom
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
Mayberry
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From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
MechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
and nothing more
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
express in speech
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading BETWEEN TWO FIRES In the meantime, Ben Mayberry underwent an experience more peculiar than mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus it was that he had gone but a little distance on his way home when he became aware that someone was following him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
at the time that
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
which person or people
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Ben had acquired the excellent habit of always being wide awake, excepting, of course, when he lay down for real slumber.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was hopeful that the only outcome of the conspiracy would be the capture of the criminals, though he felt more than one pang when he reflected that the principal one was a relative of Dolly Willard, who was the personification of innocence and goodness to him.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading I cannot speak of the mental problems with which he wrestled, but, as he explained to me afterward, he had settled down to the belief that the Mechanics' Bank was the one against which the burglars were perfecting their plans.
