used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
a cherished desire
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
ExpelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
and nothing more
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
non-arrival
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From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
post-horses
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From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
rankest
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From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
Seaham
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From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
Silverton
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From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Arthur Seaham could not but feel shocked at his altered appearance--his haggard countenance, and the strong marks of mental suffering it exhibited.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading TEMPEST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
Trevor
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From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
UnnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
at the time that
From this reading Suddenly a single horse's hoof was heard approaching, and he had but just time to retreat out of observation, when Eugene Trevor rode up to the door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arthur Seaham stood at the hall door two days after, looking out for the carriage which was to convey himself and sister from Silverton, some delay having been occasioned by the non-arrival of the post-horses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Flesh and blood, You brother mine, that entertained ambition, Expelled remorse and nature, I do forgive thee, Unnatural as thou art-- Forgive thy rankest fault.
