used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
breakfasted
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From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
a state at a particular time
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The Countess remained invisible.
the act of departing
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
Edmund
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From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
Heideck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The Countess remained invisible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
easily agitated
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
not any; not one
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
Oswald'snounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːldz/
possessive form of “oswald” — United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Countess remained invisible.
remonstrances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
a state of acute pain
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Next morning the three gentlemen breakfasted alone, though Oswald's departure had been fixed for the forenoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was suffering, it appeared, from a violent nervous attack, resulting probably from the fright she had sustained on hearing the first exaggerated account of her son's condition.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
which person or people
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He appeared with a bandaged hand, but in good health and spirits, and laughed at the remonstrances of Baron Heideck, who recommended more prudence and greater care.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Count Edmund paid no attention whatever to the medical advice which would have confined him to his room.
