generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
placed crosswise
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
dearly loved
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading You heard it fall.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
a man of refinement
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
Pyneweck
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From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
servant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lewis Pyneweck_ In the meantime the footman dispatched in pursuit of Mr. Peters speedily overtook that feeble gentleman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not gone far, however, when the old man stopped suddenly, saying, "Dear me! as I live, I have dropped it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
precisely as stated
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
at the time that
From this reading The old man stopped when he heard the sound of pursuing steps, but any alarms that may have crossed his mind seemed to disappear on his recognizing the livery.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He very gratefully accepted the proffered assistance, and placed his tremulous arm within the servant's for support.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You heard it fall.
