used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
anew
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
rid of obstructions
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
the act of departing
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
Derek's
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From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
Dudley
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From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
set up or found
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
of great significance or value
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
re-wrote
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From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
express in words
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
term of address for a man
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
at the time that
From this reading THE INDIAN MAIL When Nancy found herself in her own room, she locked the door, and sat down to face this unexpected situation,--this new trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was well aware of the reason of Derek's abrupt departure, but surely it was impossible for him to believe that she had run away with Sir Dudley? he must have heard from his uncle, that she was still at the Court.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, it was evident, that he had received a bad impression of her character, and would have nothing further to say to her!
produce a literary work
From this reading She immediately determined to write to him, and found wonderful comfort in the conviction, that she could clear herself by pen and paper,--but unfortunately the letter would have to wait for days before it could be dispatched.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading This important epistle she wrote, re-wrote, corrected, and copied, over and over again.
