adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
FREEDOMnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
Waymark
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From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
Waymark's
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From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Such a mood was extraordinary in Mr. Woodstock; he had often waxed restive in this or that business difficulty; was, indeed, anything but remarkable for equanimity under trial; but his state of mind was quite different at present, and exhibited itself in entirely different ways.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the afternoon passed without the usual visit, he grew uneasy; he was incapable of attending to matters of business, and walked up and down his office with impatient step.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading But Mr. Woodstock had quite special reasons for wishing to see his agent before the following morning; he desired to assure himself once more that Waymark would not fail to be at the prison punctually.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
Woodstock
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From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under ordinary circumstances he probably would have waited without any anxiety till the following day; already on a previous occasion Waymark had collected on Tuesday instead of Monday, though not without notice of his intention to do so.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FREEDOM Mr. Woodstock was not so indifferent with regard to Waymark's failure to bring the rents as the young man supposed.
