used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This would be her last opportunity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF GOES OUT TO DINNER.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF GOES OUT TO DINNER.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
Hall'snounUS /hɔːlz/
possessive form of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This would be her last opportunity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
intense and profound fear
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
immediately past
From this reading This would be her last opportunity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF GOES OUT TO DINNER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This would be her last opportunity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF GOES OUT TO DINNER.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
not in physical motion
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This would be her last opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF GOES OUT TO DINNER.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So Mary told herself as she got out of the carriage at Mr Hall's front door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
WHITTLESTAFF
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From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF GOES OUT TO DINNER.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was made manifest to her by such a speech that he did not expect that she should do so, but looked upon her doing so as within the verge of possibility.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This would be her last opportunity.
but in spite of that
From this reading She could still do it, and yet not encounter his disgust or his horror.
