used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
anew
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
(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 His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
for the reason that
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
greatly pleased
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘_Hilda!_ Miss Marsh!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it possible!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading ‘_Hilda!_ Miss Marsh!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ‘_Hilda!_ Miss Marsh!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Is it possible!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
Pucelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I said something, and held out my hand to him, because he seized it eagerly, and appeared delighted at the recognition.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am quite unable to remember what I said, or did, in the first shock of meeting him again.
which person or people
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His presence in St. Pucelle was so utterly sudden and unexpected to me, that I should not have felt greater surprise if my dead mother had stood before me; and I do not think that, for the first few minutes, I at all believed or realised that I was face to face with the man who had embittered so large a portion of my life.
