used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
curiosity-seekers
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From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
a boy or man
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
gendarmes
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From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
highest in quality
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading WHO IS GUILTY?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO IS GUILTY?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
mockers
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From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
on one occasion
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
by chance
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
determined
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
Savin'snounUS /ˈsævɪnz/
possessive form of “savin” — procumbent or spreading juniper
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His imagination caused him to suffer the greatest anxiety, and the poor fellow started at every sound, expecting to see Catherine led away by the gendarmes, followed by a mob of curiosity-seekers and mockers.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But the suspense of waiting for the news at home was maddening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as Savin’s death was announced, Bruno resolved at once to keep away from the house.
which person or people
From this reading WHO IS GUILTY?
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the fact that he would be forced, perhaps, to exchange glances with Catherine, he feared lest he might involuntarily accuse her of the deed by a facial tremor or an uncontrollable gesture.
