used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
in addition
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
dearly loved
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
don't
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From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
door-bell
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From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
EVELYN
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From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
communicated in words
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
an act that fails
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a social unit living together
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
a man of refinement
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TREE IS RE-GRAFTED.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
for more time
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
Manwaring
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From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
Merivale
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From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
not any; not one
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
Potts
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From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
RE-GRAFTED
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From this reading THE TREE IS RE-GRAFTED.
Rector's
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From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
ripverbUS /rɪp/
tear or be torn violently
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
soresnounUS /sɔːrz/
plural of “sore” — an open skin infection
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
sympathising
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From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREE IS RE-GRAFTED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE TREE IS RE-GRAFTED.
Tresham
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From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This gentleman, also, expressed great indignation at the conduct of Mr. Tresham Potts, but he could see no remedy for it, for the property was undoubtedly entailed upon him on the failure of the male issue of the late owner.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EVELYN felt much comforted by the Rector’s visit and kindness, but she was not allowed to remain long alone, for the ringing of the door-bell speedily announced the arrival of Mr. Merivale, the family lawyer.
Wilfred
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From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” answered Evelyn, after a pause, “I fear there is no doubt that such is the case.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After some conversation--“I don’t want to rip up old sores, my dear Miss Manwaring,” said the old man, in sympathising tones, “but I want to ask you a curious question, and that is, are you quite sure your brother Wilfred is no longer alive?”
