AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
Abner
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From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
cannot
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From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
Holden
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From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a man was Abner Holden.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
MOMENTnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, for more than one reason, he objected to our hero's leaving.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
tyrannizeverb
rule a country as a tyrant
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A MOMENT OF PERIL Abner Holden did not suspect that Herbert actually intended to leave him permanently; but when evening came, and he did not return, he became apprehensive that such was the case.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There are some men in whom the instinct of petty tyranny exists to such an extent that they cannot feel happy without someone to exercise their authority over.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading First, because he was a strong, capable boy, and his services were worth considerable, and, secondly, because he disliked Herbert, and it was a satisfaction to tyrannize over him, as his position enabled him to do.
