used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How is my uncle, now, Jane?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
having the place or position changed
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
How
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From this reading “How is my uncle, now, Jane?” he asked.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On the whole, however, hope predominated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How is my uncle, now, Jane?” he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How is my uncle, now, Jane?” he asked.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “How is my uncle, now, Jane?” he asked.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “How is my uncle, now, Jane?” he asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, however, hope predominated.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
predominatedverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading On the whole, however, hope predominated.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As he opened the outer door, he met a servant in the hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, however, hope predominated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After his interview with the lawyer, Lewis took his way home; his heart alternately cheered with hope, or disturbed by apprehension.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was based on the knowledge that neither his uncle nor his cousin were men of business, and at this moment both would have too many other things to think of to recur to that which he dreaded.
