used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
cannot
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From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Some prudent impulse restrained me.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
immediately past
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Some prudent impulse restrained me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Some prudent impulse restrained me.
express in words
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some prudent impulse restrained me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I stood looking at the old boatman like one struck with dismay.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
express in words
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was on the point of saying that it was quite impossible, for I had been on the Chain Pier last night, and had seen nothing of the kind.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Why the word "murder" struck me with such a horror I cannot tell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would not go so far as to say it was murder," interrupted a sturdy boatman.
