used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
CainnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
to come or go into
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
a movement into or inward
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
set up or found
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
Frederic's
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From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
Godfrey
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From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
Hurdlestone
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From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
impress'd
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From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
without good reason
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
something that is lost
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
Mathews
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From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
miser's
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From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
nominaladjectiveUS /ˈnɑːmənəl/
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Godfrey had dogged his steps to Ashton, had seen him enter the miser's hovel, and from the length of his visit guessed rightly the cause.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On entering Frederic's study, he found his cousin Godfrey and the ruffian Mathews awaiting his return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Murder most foul hath been committed here, By thee committed--for thy hand is red, And on thy pallid brow I see impress'd The mark of Cain.--S.M.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He had sold his birthright for a mere trifle, but the loss of wealth weighed lightly in his estimation against the loss of honor.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading A thrilling feeling of joy at having gained the object of his visit to Oak Hall, and obtained the means of wiping off the stain he so much dreaded from his character, was throbbing in the breast of Anthony Hurdlestone, as he reached, about nine o'clock in the evening, his nominal home.
