used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading I had put together two links of a great chain.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had put together two links of a great chain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading I had put together two links of a great chain.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
not any; not one
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had put together two links of a great chain.
seacoastnounUS /ˈsiːkoʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I had put together two links of a great chain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had put together two links of a great chain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a boat lying upon a seacoast, and not far from the boat was a parchment--_not a paper_--with a skull depicted upon it.
at the time that
From this reading I searched my pockets, hoping to find an old letter, when my hand fell upon the parchment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I thus detail the precise mode in which it came into my possession; for the circumstances impressed me with peculiar force.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No doubt you will think me fanciful--but I had already established a kind of connection.
