used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could he be engaged to Emmeline?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
Chetwynd
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From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could he be engaged to Emmeline?
placed crosswise
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
Emmeline
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From this reading Could he be engaged to Emmeline?
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Could he be engaged to Emmeline?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
Higgins
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From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
and nothing more
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
a particular point in time
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
Thicknesse
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From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Not now; but at some more suitable time I shall think it my duty to require an explanation.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She had no idea he was so handsome, and a suspicion of the truth then crossed her.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Thicknesse had never seen him before, and was very much struck by his appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
which person or people
From this reading Rather fortunately, the discourse was interrupted just at that moment by Chetwynd, who was ushered into the room by Higgins.
