used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
ABYSMALadjectiveUS /əˈbɪzməl/
very great; limitless
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
carriage-window
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From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had met his cousin Southweare overnight.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
Dudley
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From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
give expression to
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
a man of refinement
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had met his cousin Southweare overnight.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
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 It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had met his cousin Southweare overnight.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
Nesta
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From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading He had met his cousin Southweare overnight.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
by chance
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
Perrin
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From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
snakyadjective
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
in the near future
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
Southweare
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From this reading He had met his cousin Southweare overnight.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The snaky tail of the train imparted to Dudley an apprehension of the ominous in his having missed her.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
create by training and teaching
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
precisely as stated
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Neither party could express an opinion without rousing the other to an uproar.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN ABYSMAL DARKNESS And if Nesta had looked out of her carriage-window soon after the train began to glide, her eagle of imagination would have reeled from the heights, with very different feelings, earlier, perhaps a captive, at sight of the tardy gentleman rushing along the platform, and bending ear to the footman Perrin, and staring for one lost.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It wound away, and left regrets, which raised a chorus of harsh congratulations from the opposite party of his internal parliament.
