used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
anew
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
avoidancenounUS /əˈvɔɪdəns/
deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
next to; at the side of
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
chotah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
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 Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
not accessible to view
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
usually; as a rule
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
hazri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
set down according to a plan
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
Mayne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
having a point
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
premonitionnounUS /preməˈnɪʃən/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
on the contrary
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
risernounUS /ˈraɪzər/
a person who rises (especially from bed)
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
having a supporting base
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Nancy's strange attitude was here most fully, and frankly explained.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
at the time that
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading He read it standing; then he sat down with a sudden plunge, and went slowly over it again, whilst a curious, rather grim expression stole across his face.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her look of cold dislike, her frigid silence, and pointed avoidance, were amply accounted for, by the fact that she hated the man, whom in her heart she accused of being the cause of her father's death.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading With admirably concealed impatience, he waited until the servant had retired, to open this, the first communication from his wife.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
the act of creating written works
From this reading IN BLACK AND WHITE Mayne, an early riser, was generally the first to appear at chotah hazri; and when, with an impressive gesture, Francis laid Nancy's letter on the table beside him, he instantly recognized the writing, and felt a premonition that there was something in the wind!
