quickly and without warning
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
bailiffsnounUS /ˈbeɪləfs/
plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
BlighnounUS /blaɪ/
British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
ejaculated
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From this reading 'They have gone!' he ejaculated.
emancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
destroyed or killed
From this reading 'They have gone!' he ejaculated.
GRANVILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'They have gone!' he ejaculated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'They have gone!' he ejaculated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
as might be expected
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
office-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
on one occasion
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'They have gone!' he ejaculated.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANVILLE ON THE SITUATION It was in the forenoon of the same day that Granville entered abruptly his mother's sanctum.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Granville threw himself into her easiest chair with an air of emancipation.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading If he had referred to the British workman or to the bailiffs he could not have employed more emphatic tones of relief; so Lady Bligh naturally asked to whom he did refer.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Lady Bligh was busily writing at the great office-table, but she looked up at once and laid down her pen.
