filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
aluminumnounUS /əˈluːmənəm/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
Asa
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From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
a youthful male person
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
Dan's
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From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Asa groaned, and drooped pitifully in his grasp.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
frying-pan
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From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
GardnernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
coins made of gold
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
hold firmly
From this reading Asa groaned, and drooped pitifully in his grasp.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Asa groaned, and drooped pitifully in his grasp.
only a very short time before
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
Holwell
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From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
I'm
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From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
immediately past
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
engage in
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading Asa groaned, and drooped pitifully in his grasp.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I don’t know for sure, Dick, but I’m awfully afraid I did,” he said, huskily.
express in words
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He gripped the other boy by the shoulder almost fiercely.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
look attentively
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
at the time that
From this reading DICK’S PROMISE Dick could hardly believe his own ears when he heard Asa make this terrible confession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
which person or people
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look here, Asa Gardner, do you mean to tell me that it was you who took those things in the night--Dan’s watch, the aluminum frying-pan, and last of all the gold watch which your best friend Mr. Holwell thinks so much of?”
