used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
affianced
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From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
the act of departing
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
one or the other of two
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
Gethin
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From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
Harry's
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From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
How
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From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
a message received and understood
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
make reference to
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
not any; not one
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
not in physical motion
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Six days had come and gone since her lover's departure from Gethin, but no tidings of him had reached Harry's ears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She dared not mention him to her father, and still less could she apply for information to his rival, her now affianced bridegroom.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED GUEST.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How much, or how little, her father had disclosed concerning him to Sol she did not know; but the latter had evidently closed with the terms which she had in her late strait accepted on her own part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Solomon had returned on the second day, and been closeted with her father for some hours, doubtless in consultation about Richard; but not a word had been spoken of him, in her presence, by either.
