used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
a youthful male person
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
being joined in close association
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
Curzon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
fatalitynounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
not any; not one
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
on one occasion
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
and nothing more
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Slight as was the recognition, it was undoubted.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
undoubted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slight as was the recognition, it was undoubted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
precisely as stated
From this reading This time, then, there was no doubt: as I passed, she made a very slight, but slow bend of her neck; at the same time there was in her face a fixed and serious expression.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She was coming away, and at that instant was walking between two other ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
at the time that
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading With another boy, I was passing out of the archway leading upon Windsor Terrace, in order to hear the Life Guards' band, which here played every Sunday evening, when once more I met with Miss Curzon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though by no means superstitious, there was one circumstance, and only one, with regard to which I sometimes doubted whether it was not influenced by some fatality, and the present case was connected with it.
