used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
DOINGSnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
set up or found
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
Gascoyne
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From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
GASCOYNE'S
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
leader'snounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
Ole
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From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
PALMSnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Lost!" said Gascoyne, in a voice so low and grating that it startled his hearers.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
Thorwald
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From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--DOINGS ON THE ISLE OF PALMS--GASCOYNE'S DESPAIR.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without some difficulty that the boat reached the shore after the squall burst upon them.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
but in spite of that
From this reading On landing, the party observed, dark though it was, that their leader's countenance wore an expression of the deepest anxiety; yet there were lines upon it that indicated the raging of conflicting passions which he found it difficult to restrain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I fear me," said Ole Thorwald, in a troubled voice, "that our young friend Henry Stuart is in danger."
