used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
anew
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
betaken
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From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
a female human offspring
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
psychological suffering
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
set up or found
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
Hetty
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From this reading It was Hetty, praying.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
homewardsadverb
toward home
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Hetty, praying.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
Ned
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From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
not any; not one
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It was Hetty, praying.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
public-house
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From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
on the contrary
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
a safe place
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
at the time that
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding this want of sympathy on that point, the two friends found that they held enough in common to induce a prolonged stay at the public-house, from which Ned finally issued rather late at night, and staggered homewards.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The poor wife and daughter had given up hope of his returning at so late an hour that night, and had betaken themselves to their usual refuge in distress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ned knew the sound well, and it seemed to rouse a demon in his breast, for he raised his foot with the intention of driving in the door, when he was again arrested by another sound.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He met no acquaintance on the way, and was about to knock at his own door when the sound of a voice within arrested him.
