used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
(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 “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE OTHER WORLD.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
and nothing more
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
Lillian
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From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
not any; not one
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FROM THE OTHER WORLD.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
express in speech
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE OTHER WORLD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
a shaky motion
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “It is true, Lillian,” he said, gravely, “all true.
except if; if not
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must be quiet and wait patiently for the next developments.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Slowly Lillian aroused herself, and in perfect ignorance of what had taken place just a few feet away from the scene of her own sorrow, sat up pale and trembling, Richard Raleigh bending over her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, unless I speak, there is no proof--no way of proving to the world the deed of which I accuse that man.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading FROM THE OTHER WORLD.
