used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
Binnie
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From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
Binnie's
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From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
Binnies
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From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
Braelands
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From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
Christina
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From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
DELIVERANCEnounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Its possibility never entered her mind.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
moving swiftly
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its possibility never entered her mind.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
go away from a place
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
maniacaladjectiveUS /məˈnaɪəkəl/
wildly disordered
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Its possibility never entered her mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Its possibility never entered her mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Its possibility never entered her mind.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The man was in the most severe maniacal delirium of brain inflammation, and before the dawning of the next day, required the united strength of two of his mates to control him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The agony of terror which had changed Janet Binnie's countenance, and sent Christina flying up the cliff for help, was well warranted by Andrew's condition.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A GREAT DELIVERANCE While these clouds of sorrow were slowly gathering in the splendid house of Braelands, there was a full tide of grief and anxiety in the humble cottage of the Binnies.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To leave her mother and brother in this extremity would have been a cruelty beyond the contemplation of Christina Binnie.
