used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
anew
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Who has wound this clock?" demands Miss Priscilla, in an awful tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
arraignedverbUS /ərˈeɪnd/
past form of “arraign” — call before a court to answer an indictment
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Who has wound this clock?" demands Miss Priscilla, in an awful tone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "Who has wound this clock?" demands Miss Priscilla, in an awful tone.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
eight-dayadjective
lasting for eight days
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
How
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From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
a particular point in time
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
Priscilla
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From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
having a supporting base
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the Misses Blake discover a gigantic fraud--How Terence is again arraigned, and brought before the Court on a charge of duplicity--and how he is nearly committed for contempt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reaching home, they find the atmosphere there decidedly clouded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Who has wound this clock?" demands Miss Priscilla, in an awful tone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
ticksnounUS /tɪks/
plural of “tick” — a metallic tapping sound
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clock regards her not at all, but ticks on loudly with a sort of exasperating obstinacy, as though determined to remind every one of the flight of time.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Who has wound this clock?" demands Miss Priscilla, in an awful tone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Priscilla, who has returned from her drive just a moment before, is standing in the hall, gazing with a stern countenance upon the old-fashioned eight-day clock, in which two or three people might be safely stowed away.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "Who has wound this clock?" demands Miss Priscilla, in an awful tone.
