used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
abstractlyadverb
in abstract terms
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
don't
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From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
Jerrold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET SIN.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
estrangement from god
From this reading THE SECRET SIN.
a male human offspring
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
Stillinghast's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET SIN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
at the time that
From this reading "This is shocking news, Walter!" said Mrs. Jerrold to her son, when he imparted to her the news of Mr. Stillinghast's illness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I mean, has he altered his will?" said the lady, speaking out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do not know; Helen tells me that a lawyer has been with him, and a priest."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Do you know--has he--did he send--" "I don't know, indeed," said the young man, abstractly.
