used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
divisible by two
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
interposed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I never looked upon it as a crime.
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 I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never looked upon it as a crime.
held dear
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never looked upon it as a crime.
not any; not one
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
except for; apart from
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
Stratton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I never looked upon it as a crime.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us call it your misfortune in slaying another in the effort to save your own life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Then I argued that such a wretch was worthless, and that, even dead, he ought not to have the power to injure two people whom I loved.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So I sat and thought, much as a man would under the circumstances--much as you did--and I felt that I had done right in this my first step toward saving you from the pain and suffering that was sure to come; for I had no doubt of the discovery.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I knew that you meant to hide your--" "Crime," interposed Stratton.
