used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
Ashwood
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From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Emmeline sat down in silence, and Sir Richard began.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
CroftsnounUS /krɔːfts/
plural of “croft” — a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
Delamere
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From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
Emmeline
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From this reading Emmeline sat down in silence, and Sir Richard began.
enquiring
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From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
set up or found
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
a man of refinement
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emmeline sat down in silence, and Sir Richard began.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
Montreville
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From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
Mowbray
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From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
a human being
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
Richard
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From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Emmeline sat down in silence, and Sir Richard began.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
shewn
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From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Emmeline sat down in silence, and Sir Richard began.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Mowbray had given no orders to be denied; and he was, on enquiring for her, shewn into the parlour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
in the direction of
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
precisely as stated
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She saw, with some surprise, a middle-aged man, of no very pleasant countenance and person, to whom she was an entire stranger; and concluding his business was with Mrs. Ashwood, she was about to retreat, when the gentleman advancing towards her, told her he waited on her, commissioned by Lord Montreville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
at the time that
From this reading It was much earlier than the usual hour for morning visits, when Sir Richard Crofts was at the door of Mrs. Ashwood.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as the servant informed her a gentleman was below whom she found was not Delamere, she concluded it was Lord Montreville; and with a fearful and beating heart, went down.
