used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
(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 Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
in addition
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
Bellairs
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From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
Cacouna
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From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
Christian's
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From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
Costello
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From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
having made preparations
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
apart from; not including
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
falselyadverbUS /ˈfɔːlsli/
in an insincerely false manner
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
the state of being honored
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
go away from a place
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
Lucia
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From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
Margery
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From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
and nothing more
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was to leave by the evening's boat; and the Cottage was for the present to be deserted, except by Margery.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
refrain from harming
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
Strafford
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From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Strafford could at that time spare but one day for his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
precisely as stated
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading The end of the conference was that Mr. Strafford started alone for the jail, while Mrs. Costello and Mrs. Bellairs went together to Mr. Leigh, to explain to him the new state of affairs; and after that, drove back to Cacouna, whither Lucia also was to follow later.
which person or people
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Strafford was admitted with, if possible, even less hesitation than usual to Christian's room.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one understood now that the prisoner was entirely innocent, and in the revulsion of feeling, every one was disposed to treat with all tenderness and honour as a martyr the very man who, if he had never been falsely accused, they would probably have regarded only with disgust or contempt.
