used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAD PASSION.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
agonizedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzd/
expressing pain or agony
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
arm-chair
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From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
Beatrix
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From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
demanding attention
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
dearly loved
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
Lynne
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From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
roused to anger
From this reading A MAD PASSION.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading A MAD PASSION.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
not in physical motion
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
moving very fast
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One swift glance, which did not comprehend the situation--for poor Beatrix knew nothing of the horrors of death, and had never faced it before--one swift, terrified glance, and she flew to the dead man's side.
not known
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Papa! oh, papa!" she cried in an agonized voice, "what is the matter, dear?
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cold and still in death, Frederick Lynne sat in his big arm-chair, one icy hand clutching the letter which bade Beatrix face an unknown and dreaded future--face it all alone.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs. Lynne stood near, crying aloud in terrified accents for help, for succor, her face as white as the dead man's, when Beatrix entered the room.
