used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
anew
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But, alas!
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, alas!
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
a particular point in time
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
Palliser
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From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
palpitatingadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪŋ/
having a slight and rapid trembling motion
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
cut with a saw
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
only a very short time before
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
not in physical motion
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They passed each other, and he could discern the glow of consciousness steal over her cheek as they did so.
up to a particular time
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning Alfred was on his guard, and watched the first approaches of the duke's party with a palpitating heart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Again and again they passed--still without recognition; till at length he scarcely ventured to look that way.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Lady Palliser, as before, was occupied and saw him not; while, what was much worse, it was evident that Lady Caroline did see him at a distance, and from that moment kept her eyes fixed on the ground.
