used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE PRISON ON SALFORD BRIDGE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
a female human offspring
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
dearly loved
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
FawkesnounUS /fɔːks/
English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
immediately past
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
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 On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
Oldcorne
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From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PRISON ON SALFORD BRIDGE.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE PRISON ON SALFORD BRIDGE.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
Radcliffe
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From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
SALFORD
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From this reading THE PRISON ON SALFORD BRIDGE.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I scarcely know what I apprehend, dear daughter," he answered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISON ON SALFORD BRIDGE.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
Viviana
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From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following morning, Guy Fawkes had a long and private conference with Father Oldcorne.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His uneasiness was not without effect on Viviana Radcliffe, and she ventured at last to inquire whether he apprehended any new danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The priest appeared greatly troubled by the communication made to him, but he said nothing, and was for some time lost in reflection, and evidently weighing within himself what course it would be best to pursue.
