used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
from appearances alone
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
Armine
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From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
Bellair
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From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
Berkeley-square
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From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
a single distinct event
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
by chance
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
a human being
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
unusual or striking
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Somewhat perplexed by this incident, the mystery was, however, immediately explained by the voice of Lady Bellair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was on his return from his lawyer, as he was about to cross Berkeley-square, that a carriage suddenly stopped in the middle of the road, and a female hand apparently beckoned to him from the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was at first very doubtful whether he were indeed the person to whom the signal was addressed, but as on looking around there was not a single human being in sight, he at length slowly approached the equipage, from which a white handkerchief now waved with considerable agitation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Which, on the Whole, Is Perhaps as Remarkable a Chapter as Any in the Work_.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading WRETCHED as he was, the harsh business of life could not be neglected; Captain Armine was obliged to be in Lincoln’s Inn by ten o’clock the next morning.
