used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
uttered without voice
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
connectedly
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From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
Craik
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From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
endeavouring
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From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
to come or go into
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
set up or found
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
in a free manner
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
the act of departing
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
engage in
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Craik had never liked to be found out, and it was especially galling to him to be exposed in the act of endeavouring to make amends for the past.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
with low volume
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
male cat
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
Totty
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From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
precisely as stated
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
at the time that
From this reading When George had seen old Tom Craik enter his carriage and drive away from the house, he breathed more freely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not think very connectedly of what had happened, but it seemed to him that the old man had played a part quite as contemptible as that which Totty herself had sustained so long.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But for this consideration, he would have been quite capable of returning the will to its place in the cabinet, and of leaving the house quietly.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would assuredly not have believed that the terrific anger of which he had witnessed the explosion was chiefly due to the discovery of what was intended to be a good action.
