used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
amplifiedverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “amplify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
Boyvill
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From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
Boyvill's
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From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
drawing-room
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From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
absolutely essential
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
Neville
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From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
having a point
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
carry out
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
up to a particular time
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
hard to endure
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
uncalled
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From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
under normal conditions
From this reading Sir Boyvill's face was usually stamped with an unvarying expression of cold self-possession, mingled with sarcasm.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Boyvill inquired for him--he hurried into his presence--he devoured the expression of his countenance with his eyes, trying to read the thought within.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading These feelings were now at their height--his aged countenance, withered and deep lined, was admirably calculated to depict the concentrated, disdain that sat upon his lips and elevated his brows.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neville returned home--he paused at the drawing-room door--a slight noise indicated that his father was within--his hand was on the lock, but he retreated; he would not intrude uncalled for--he wandered through the dark, empty rooms, till a bell rang.
but in spite of that
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He pointed to the papers before him, and said in a composed, yet hollow voice, "Take these away--read, for it is necessary you should--the amplified confession of the murderer."
