used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
Barfleur
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
Bridgnorth
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
calamity-had
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From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
Courland
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
court-yard
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
Danvers
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
direfuladjective
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
drawing-room
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
set up or found
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
I'm
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From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
LeapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
done under pressure
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
Scrope
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
term of address for a man
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His looks caused general consternation, since all could perceive from them that some direful calamity-had happened.
Thicknesse
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From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lord Courland rushed up to him, and, taking his hand, said:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
precisely as stated
From this reading “I do, indeed, my lord,” he replied in a sorrowful tone; “very painful news.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |Leaping from his steed in the court-yard of the old Hall, Captain Danvers inquired for Lady Thicknesse; and learning that she was with Lady Barfleur, in the drawing-room, he hastened thither, and found the two ladies in question, with Lord Courland, Sir Bridgnorth, and his brother Scrope.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You bring us bad news, I'm afraid, Captain Danvers?”
