used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
ASSASSINnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading THE ASSASSIN.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
Bartley
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From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
Bradstone's
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From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
a young person of either sex
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
drawing-room
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From this reading In a whirl of excitement the guests thronged into the drawing-room.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In a whirl of excitement the guests thronged into the drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In a whirl of excitement the guests thronged into the drawing-room.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
marqueenounUS /mɑːrˈkiː/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
roast-beef-and-beer
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From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASSASSIN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the carriages dashed off to the Grange the crowd of spectators closed up behind them and followed in the same direction, for the squire had invited every man and woman and child to a good, old roast-beef-and-beer banquet, which was to be served in a huge _marquee_ on the lawn.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading In a whirl of excitement the guests thronged into the drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading In a whirl of excitement the guests thronged into the drawing-room.
whiteradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtər/
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. Bartley Bradstone’s face could not have looked whiter than it had done, and after the first start of alarm as the flowers struck him in the face, and the woman’s mocking voice rang in his ears, he collected himself sufficiently to force a smile, which he bestowed upon the lines of people.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words and action of the woman were unnoticed in the excitement, and she slipped back behind the crowd and was instantly swallowed up.
