an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
Fisher'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
possessive form of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XI LIKE wildfire the rumour ran.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sixsmith stood transfixed.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XI LIKE wildfire the rumour ran.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XI LIKE wildfire the rumour ran.
Sixsmith
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From this reading Mrs. Sixsmith stood transfixed.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Sixsmith stood transfixed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moonlight fell full on her, making her features look drawn and haggard.
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Mrs. Sixsmith stood transfixed.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the annals of the stage such an occurrence was unheard of, unique.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The King had knighted—he had knighted—by what accident?—Mr. Mary, in lieu of Mr. Fisher, at Mr. Fisher’s own farewell.
wildfirenounUS /ˈwaɪldfaɪər/
a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XI LIKE wildfire the rumour ran.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ XI LIKE wildfire the rumour ran.
