used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
uttered without voice
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading SHAKESPEARE, _King Henry VI._, Part III.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SHAKESPEARE, _King Henry VI._, Part III.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading SHAKESPEARE, _King Henry VI._, Part III.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
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 It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading SHAKESPEARE, _King Henry VI._, Part III.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE, _King Henry VI._, Part III.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
not in physical motion
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
express in words
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SHAKESPEARE, _King Henry VI._, Part III.
WAKEFIELD
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From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
in or at the place that
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
Whitburn
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From this reading CHRISTMAS went by sadly in Whitburn Tower, but the succeeding weeks were to be sadder still.
which person or people
From this reading It was on a long dark evening that a commotion was heard at the gate, and Lady Whitburn, who had been sitting by the smouldering fire in her chamber, seemed suddenly startled into life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WAKEFIELD BRIDGE I come to tell you things since then befallen.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After the bloody fray at Wakefield fought, Where your brave father breathed his latest gasp.
