used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT PANIC.
(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 His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
full of life and energy
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
easily agitated
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT PANIC.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
PANICnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A NIGHT PANIC.
Peabody'snounUS /ˈpiːbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “peabody” — educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
express in words
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His depression was apparent to all; but I regret to say that it inspired more amusement than sympathy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
at the time that
From this reading Lawrence Peabody's feelings when night approached were not unlike those of a prisoner under sentence of death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was timid, nervous, and gifted with a lively imagination.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading His fears were heightened by the sad spectacle that he had recently witnessed.
