used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
cloak-room
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From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
Denton
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From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
DENTON'S
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From this reading DENTON'S ULTIMATUM.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
divisible by two
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
Jennings
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From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
and nothing more
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
Marvin
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From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
by chance
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
ULTIMATUMnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading DENTON'S ULTIMATUM.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, as his son had said, as though the spirit of Miss Jennings was haunting him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not a night since that sad death in the cloak-room had he been able to sleep peacefully, and even by day his thoughts were sorely disturbed.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Denton left that scene of sorrow in which Faith Marvin had just played so sweet a role, he could not possibly have described his tumultuous feelings.
