used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
speak to
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
how long something has existed
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
lacking funds
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
claretnoun
a dark purplish-red color
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
gotten under control
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
Durnford
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From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
Fairmile
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From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
Flamestead
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From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
Fétis
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From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
Lavendale
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From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
the literary culture
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
post-mark
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From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
REVIVESverbUS /riˈvaɪvz/
third-person singular of “revive” — cause to regain consciousness
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
only a very short time before
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
make square
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
make steady
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
not in physical motion
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "STILL THE PALE DEAD REVIVES, AND LIVES TO ME."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He broke the seals hurriedly, eager to see the contents, for the post-mark was that of the next post town to Flamestead and Fairmile.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was on the second day after Fétis had been deprived of his liberty, that the post brought a thick packet to Mr. Durnford in Bloomsbury Square, as he sat with Lavendale over a bottle of claret after the four o'clock dinner.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The writing of the address was unfamiliar to him, and the characters had a blurred and irregular look, as if the hand that had traced them had scarce been steady enough to hold a pen.
yellowedadjective
changed to a yellowish color by age
From this reading The letter contained an enclosure consisting of three other letters, the ink faded, and the paper yellowed by age.
