used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
how long something has existed
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
subject to appointment
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
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 Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
roused to anger
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
a human being
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
only a very short time before
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In one of the most elegant houses, on one of the most fashionable streets in London, sat two persons before a blazing fire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was evident from the appearance of her countenance that something was operating upon her mind of more than ordinary importance, and from which she seemed to shrink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her countenance beamed with intelligence, as she closely watched the person that occupied the old arm chair in the opposite corner.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
a late time of life
From this reading Death of Admiral Powers—Five Years in a Mad House—Appointed Lieutenant—Return to America.
but in spite of that
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One was a young woman, dressed in the height of fashion, yet scarcely twenty years of age.
