aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
acquainting
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From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
Barton
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From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading With quick indrawn breath she waited for his next words.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
Dundas
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From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
indrawnadjective
tending to reserve or introspection
From this reading With quick indrawn breath she waited for his next words.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
immediately past
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
MAJOR'SnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading THE MAJOR'S POINT OF VIEW.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
Miriam
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From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
easily agitated
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With quick indrawn breath she waited for his next words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAJOR'S POINT OF VIEW.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
and nothing more
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
ParsleynounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE MAJOR'S POINT OF VIEW.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading With quick indrawn breath she waited for his next words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
terrorised
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From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJOR'S POINT OF VIEW.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading She could not conceal the alarm she felt, and as she leaned back in her chair pale to the lips, her throat seemed almost to close, and her heart to stop with nervous dread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE MAJOR'S POINT OF VIEW.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading With quick indrawn breath she waited for his next words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Although for long Miriam had felt convinced that Major Dundas knew considerably more about her brother's life than he had any intention of acquainting her with, the force with which he drove home those last words completely terrorised her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Coming as they did immediately on the top of what Mrs. Parsley had told her, they, to her mind, conveyed only one meaning--that her brother was known now as the murderer of Mr. Barton, and as such would assuredly have to pay the penalty of his crime.
