used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
(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 Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
Edith
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From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
Fitzjames
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From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
flurriedverbUS /ˈflɜːrid/
inflected form of “flurry” — move in an agitated or confused manner
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you a headache?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Have you a headache?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
Hubert
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From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
not in action or at work
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
immediately past
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
take the midday meal
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
of an obscure nature
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
Sublimelyadverb
in a lofty and exalted manner
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
TALBOT'SnounUS /ˈtælbəts/
possessive form of “talbot” — English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
at the time that
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
which person or people
From this reading TALBOT'S ADVENTURES Although Miss Talbot spoke so confidently of revelations to accompany the expected meal, it is idle to pretend that any of the three people who were cognizant of Talbot's mysterious appearance on the island betrayed undue haste to return to the waiting lunch.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Sublimely unconscious of the excitement raging in their breasts, Sir Hubert Fitzjames could not understand why they each and all answered him in such a flurried manner when he dilated upon the beauties of the bay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finally he turned to Edith with an air of apprehension.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear," he said, "that your expedition of last night has upset you.
