used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIME OF TRIAL.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
blockheadnounUS /ˈblɑːkhed/
a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
your usual mood
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
at any time
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
as might be expected
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
not any; not one
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TIME OF TRIAL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
and nothing more
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
palatableadjectiveUS /ˈpælətəbəl/
acceptable to the taste or mind
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
only a very short time before
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TIME OF TRIAL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
a shaky motion
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
the act of testing something
From this reading A TIME OF TRIAL.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A time of trial was approaching, a trial that was to decide whether the good seed sown by the pious parents had taken root in good soil, and was able to endure the ordeal of strong temptation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
which person or people
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Jem Taylor, the only one who ever showed poor Will any kindness, knowing of his great love for painting,--for to him only had he shown his little charcoal sketches--had no regard for truth, and, on account of his naturally kind and liberal disposition, was only the more dangerous as a companion for our hitherto differently trained hero.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Seeing him one day returning exhausted and out of breath, his hands trembling so that he could scarcely hold his work, he began to administer the palatable poison which every human heart is only too ready to receive.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, Bill," said he, "you are the biggest blockhead I ever saw.
