used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
CapricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading "You don't think Caprice is guilty?"
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
despatched
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From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
don't
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From this reading "You don't think Caprice is guilty?"
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
Eugénie
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From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
with resolute determination
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "You don't think Caprice is guilty?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You don't think Caprice is guilty?"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
engage in
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
a person who carries a message
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
Naball
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From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Eugénie bowed her head in acknowledgment of the apology, and asked him a question in a hesitating manner.
with low volume
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
Stewart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stewart” — United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You don't think Caprice is guilty?"
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
at the time that
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the messenger had been despatched, Naball drew his seat up to the table, and began to make some notes, after which he turned to Eugénie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was firmly convinced of Stewart's guilt," he said quietly; "but what you have told me throws a new light on the subject.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said you could not do that--I beg your pardon--you can."
