used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
Archibald
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From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the fact that the lawyer had introduced his client as “Earle Wayne.”
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading It was the fact that the lawyer had introduced his client as “Earle Wayne.”
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
Earle
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From this reading It was the fact that the lawyer had introduced his client as “Earle Wayne.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was the fact that the lawyer had introduced his client as “Earle Wayne.”
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
Faxon
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From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
Hon
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From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
a room where books are kept
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
and nothing more
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
Tressalia
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From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
Tressalia's
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From this reading But it was not simply this that had driven the blood from Paul Tressalia’s face.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading It was the fact that the lawyer had introduced his client as “Earle Wayne.”
belonging to which person
From this reading The Hon. Archibald Faxon, a famous London lawyer, had entered the library a moment before and introduced to the astounded Paul Tressalia a claimant in the shape of a cousin upon whose name had rested the shadow of shame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul Tressalia, the present master of Wycliffe, was face to face with the grim possibility of being turned out of his estates.
Wycliffenoun
English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)
From this reading In the great library at Wycliffe three strongly contrasted men had met to solve one of life’s most complex problems.
