adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
a-rolling
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From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
another's
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From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
CrushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
how
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From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
Marchurst
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From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
poursverbUS /pɔːrz/
third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
SUSPECTEDadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
tear-blotted
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From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
UNJUSTLYadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Crushing it up in his hand, he went on with family prayers in his usual manner, and after dismissing his servants for the night, he went up to his daughter’s room, and found that she had left nearly everything behind, only taking a few needful things with her.
VANDELOUP
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From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading M. VANDELOUP IS UNJUSTLY SUSPECTED ‘It never rains but it pours’ is an excellent proverb, and a very true one, for it is remarkable how events of a similar nature follow closely on one another’s heels when the first that happened has set the ball a-rolling.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marchurst read the tear-blotted little note, in which Kitty said she was going down to Melbourne to appear on the stage.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Madame Midas believed to a certain extent in this, and she half expected that when Pierre went he would be followed by M. Vandeloup, but she certainly did not think that the disappearance of her husband would be followed by that of Kitty Marchurst.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet such was the case, for Mr Marchurst, not seeing Kitty at family prayers, had sent in the servant to seek for her, and the scared domestic had returned with a startled face and a letter for her master.
