something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
anew
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He knew the influence of physical force upon these men.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
how
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From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He knew the influence of physical force upon these men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
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a particular point in time
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He knew the influence of physical force upon these men.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
precisely, exactly
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
sallow-faced
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From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He knew the influence of physical force upon these men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
a special situation
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew the influence of physical force upon these men.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question was, had he used it at the right moment?
(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 had considered well before provoking the sallow-faced giant, he had measured him up carefully; the thing had been premeditated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
at the time that
From this reading THE END OF THE STRIKE When the master of the mills faced the men again he hardly knew what to expect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not be sure how they would view his action, or what attitude they would adopt.
