used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
Burghnoun
a borough in Scotland
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. de Burgh did not see Mary at first.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. de Burgh did not see Mary at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
humbledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəld/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
immediately past
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mr. de Burgh did not see Mary at first.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
Montrevor
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From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
easily agitated
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. de Burgh did not see Mary at first.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. de Burgh did not see Mary at first.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
Silverton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been contemplating at the time a speedy return; but this dreadful intelligence hastened his movements, and three days after the fire he arrived at Silverton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
tribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The unrest and agitation of mind under which for some time she had been suffering, brought to a climax by the shock this last dire event had occasioned, produced its physical effect, a kind of low nervous fever, now confined her to her bed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. de Burgh was in the north of England when he received news of the destruction of Montrevor, by means both of the public papers and a few hurried lines from his wife.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Away, come down from your tribunal seats; Put off your robes of state, and let your mien Be pale and humbled.
