used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MORAL QUESTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
depravitynounUS /dɪˈprævəti/
moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
don't
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From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
give expression to
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
set up or found
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
MORALadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A MORAL QUESTION.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
Noddy
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From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A MORAL QUESTION.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
in the near future
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
a special situation
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was too much for him, and he found it impossible to comprehend the depravity of Miss Fanny.
which person or people
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Noddy dropped his oars, and, with open mouth and staring eyes, gazed fixedly in silence at his gentle companion, who had so far outstripped him in making mischief as to set fire to a building.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "I don't believe it," said he; and the words burst from him with explosive force, as soon as he could find a tongue to express himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not have dared to do such a thing himself, and it was impossible to believe that she had done so tremendous a deed.
