Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

later than; following

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

(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 Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

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From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

an occurrence of something

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

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From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

divisible by two

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE YOUNG LOVER’S MIDNIGHT WATCH.

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 He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE YOUNG LOVER’S MIDNIGHT WATCH.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

used to form the superlative

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

not any; not one

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

go across or through

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

bring forth or yield

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE YOUNG LOVER’S MIDNIGHT WATCH.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

a special situation

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

look attentively

From this reading THE YOUNG LOVER’S MIDNIGHT WATCH.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall see in good time, but at all events one thing is evident, that the parson thought it good sound policy, and it was, to endeavour to nip the thing in the head, and by ascribing it to a dream, put it down as a subject of speculation in the place.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Did the clergyman really think what he said?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Had he no suspicions, that after all there was a something more even than he was quite willing to admit in the story told by Will Stephens?

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He knew that nothing could be more dangerous than allowing any such story to pass current as a wonderful fact, and well he knew that in a short time, if such were the case, it would receive so many additions and so many embellishments, that the mischief it might produce upon the mind of an ignorant population might be extreme, and of a most regretful character indeed.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE YOUNG LOVER’S MIDNIGHT WATCH.