used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are you displeased?"
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Are you displeased?"
Dr
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From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
Julia
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From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
Lacey
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From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
Middleton's
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From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Certainly not; I am glad," answered Mr. Middleton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
term of address for a man
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
a special situation
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
at the time that
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STIRRING EVENTS Great was Mr. Middleton’s surprise when informed by Dr. Lacey of his engagement with Julia.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yet I confess I was surprised, for I had never thought of such a thing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Something in his countenance must have betrayed it, for Dr. Lacey said, "You seem astonished, sir.
