used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
anew
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
have
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
put on clothes
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
at any time
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
gewgaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
Milly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
in the near future
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had no desire to do so, he thought, and then it came to him suddenly that there was to be a grand party at Thornton Park that night, and that he had ordered a dress suit for the occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “But I shall not go,” he said to himself, as he made his hurried toilet.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
at the time that
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I could not bear to see Milly tricked out in the gewgaws and jewels for which she sold herself.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Hugh awoke the next morning it was with a confused idea that something had gone out of his life and left it a blank, and he asked himself what it was and why he was feeling so badly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But memory soon brought back a recollection of the secret he held and would hold to the end, for he had no intention of betraying Mildred or charging her with deception, if, indeed, he ever spoke to her again.
