used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
ave
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From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
Blakeney
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From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
clothing in general
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
comernounUS /ˈkʌmər/
someone with a promising future
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
drinkin
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From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
lacquey
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From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
paralysed
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From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
PIMPERNELnoun
European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
SCARLETnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL I Instinct kept him away from the more frequented streets--and instinct after awhile drew him in the direction of his friend's house at the comer of The Circus.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
Tony
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From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
which person or people
From this reading Sir Percy Blakeney had not gone out fortunately: the lacquey who opened the door to my lord Tony stared astonished and almost paralysed for the moment at the extraordinary appearance of his lordship.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading His eyes were wild and hazy and there was a curious tremor round his mouth.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lacquey declared with a knowing wink afterwards that his lordship must 'ave been drinkin'!
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading Rain dropped down from the brim of his hat on to his shoulders: his boots were muddy to the knees, his clothes wringing wet.
