used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is your master at home?" asked the Cardinal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is your master at home?" asked the Cardinal.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading "Is your master at home?" asked the Cardinal.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Plot is Discovered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
an opposing military force
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Is your master at home?" asked the Cardinal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Plot is Discovered.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
engage in
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Is your master at home?" asked the Cardinal.
come together
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The Plot is Discovered.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Plot is Discovered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While one servant made the door fast, the other went forward with the lantern, and we followed; the Cardinal, a trifle uneasy, glancing keenly from side to side, as if half expecting to meet with some lurking enemy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Ah, my poor Martin, what a misfortune! but lead the way; he will doubtless make an effort to receive an old friend like myself."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He is, my Lord," replied the man with a low bow; "but he is unwell, and has retired to rest."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is your master at home?" asked the Cardinal.
