used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not be held responsible for the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not be held responsible for the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not be held responsible for the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
great-stepuncle
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From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He could not be held responsible for the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not be held responsible for the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading That was nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
Ollerenshaw
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From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
Prockter's
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From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
on the contrary
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He could not be held responsible for the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading At tea, Helen had hinted at the direction of Mrs. Prockter's cap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was nothing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They set up in him a feeling, or rather a whole range of feelings, which he had never before experienced.
the words that are spoken
From this reading SEEING A LADY HOME Those words of Helen's began a fresh chapter in the life of her great-stepuncle, James Ollerenshaw.
