used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MALIGNANT CASE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
book-room
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From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A MALIGNANT CASE.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
MALIGNANTadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading A MALIGNANT CASE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
not any; not one
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
Roland
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From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Something more than fear, a sudden terror, as if at the sight of something fatal, had taken the pale tint out of her cheeks, and made her fine forehead quiver.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
Valeria's
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From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But no sooner had he flung back the lid and shown the case above described, than he was quite astonished at the expression of Lady Valeria’s face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Roland smiled at his mother’s position, and air of stern attention, as he came back from his book-room with a small but heavy oaken box.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This he placed on a chair, and without any mystery, unlocked it.
