anew
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
(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 In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
to come or go into
From this reading In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
fire-place
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From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
retributiveadjective
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
cut with a saw
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
express in words
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
SOMERS
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a male human offspring
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
male cat
From this reading It had been distinctly arranged beforehand, that Tom, his son, should conceal himself in the cellar; and, of course, he did not expect to find him in the chimney.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading In short, all his expectations had been defeated, and he himself had opened the trap for his son to enter.
precisely as stated
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
at the time that
From this reading SOMERS IS COMPELLED TO BACK OUT Very likely the Virginia farmer had some idea of retributive justice when he saw his hopeful son step out of the fire-place into the very jaws of ruin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say that he was astonished would be expressing his state of mind too tamely; for he was overwhelmed with confusion, fear and mortification.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading He had expected to find the Yankee asleep on the floor; but, as he was not there, it was sufficiently evident to him that he had again resorted to the chimney for concealment.
