used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
confined by bonds
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
Bryerly's
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From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
intense and profound fear
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
impetuouslyadverb
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
not any; not one
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
by chance
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading It was Doctor Bryerly's countenance and manner in alluding to a particular provision in my father's will that instinctively awed me.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
express in words
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
have in common
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so it was with his--an omen, a menace, lurked in its sallow and dismal glance.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
not known
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading But, honestly, I doubt it; my tendency has always been that of many other weak characters, to act impetuously, and afterwards to reproach myself for consequences which I have, perhaps, in reality, had little or no share in producing.
wherein
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From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE OPENING OF THE WILL_ Perhaps the terror with which I anticipated the hour of one, and the disclosure of the unknown undertaking to which I had bound myself, was irrational and morbid.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have seen faces in a nightmare that haunted me with an indescribable horror, and yet I could not say wherein lay the fascination.
