used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
in addition
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
drawing-room
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From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
Everet
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From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
gayety
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From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
Geoffrey
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From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
Geoffrey's
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From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
Gladys
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From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
HuntressnounUS /ˈhʌntrɪs/
a woman hunter
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
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 Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
mannerismsnounUS /ˈmænərɪzəmz/
plural of “mannerism” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
Mapleson
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From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
and nothing more
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
without much difficulty
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
confined on all sides
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
unenviableadjectiveUS /əˈnenviːəbəl/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
precisely as stated
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everet Mapleson, too, as he sat alone in that small room back of the drawing-room, was in a very unenviable frame of mind.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading He had fondly hoped, as he told Mr. Huntress, that, in the excitement and gayety of the evening, surrounded by friends and receiving their congratulations, he could easily play Geoffrey’s part, and she would not detect the imposition until they should start off alone upon their wedding journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had practiced many little mannerisms that were peculiar to Geoffrey, changing his voice, as far as he could, to imitate his, and had not reckoned upon the keenness of love to discover the fraud so readily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gladys lay so long in her swoon that not only her friends but the physician also became greatly alarmed lest she should never rally; the shock which had caused this suspension of animation might end in death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that if Gladys should die her death would lie at his door; he would really have been her murderer, and such a disastrous result of his reckless plot he had never contemplated.
