used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
Ayrton
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading CRIME OR CALAMITY?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading CRIME OR CALAMITY?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
farriernounUS /ˈferiər/
a person who shoes horses
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
Glenarvan
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From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
go away from a place
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
and nothing more
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CRIME OR CALAMITY?
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
REPAIREDverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As for Glenarvan, his only fear was to see Ayrton return alone.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: THE MISCHIEF REPAIRED.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
belonging to which person
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
Wimerra
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From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without a certain feeling of apprehension that the major had seen Ayrton leave the Wimerra to procure a farrier at Black Point Station.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading However, he did not breathe a word of his personal suspicions, but contented himself with exploring the surroundings of the river, whose tranquillity was undisturbed.
