used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was unmistakably thunder in the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
Assher
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From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
Caterina
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From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
Caterina's
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From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
Cheverel
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From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
Gilfil
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From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
haughtinessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was unmistakably thunder in the air.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
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 Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
not divisible by two
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
picquet
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From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
sauntered
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From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gilfil had induced her to play a game at draughts with him, Lady Assher being seated at picquet with Sir Christopher, and Miss Assher in determined conversation with Lady Cheverel.
carry out
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was unmistakably thunder in the air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was unmistakably thunder in the air.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading There was unmistakably thunder in the air.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading There was unmistakably thunder in the air.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
precisely as stated
From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Anthony, thus left as an odd unit, sauntered up to Caterina’s chair, and leaned behind her, watching the game.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That evening Miss Assher seemed to carry herself with unusual haughtiness, and was coldly observant of Caterina.
Wybrow
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From this reading Captain Wybrow appeared to take the matter very easily, and was inclined to brave it out by paying more than ordinary attention to Caterina.
