abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
Charvington
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From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
comingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
a small house with a single story
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
the act of departing
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
set up or found
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
HALEnounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
Hale'snounUS /heɪlz/
possessive form of “hale” — a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
Lesbia
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From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
Lesbia's
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From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
express in words
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
Tim's
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From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was nothing in this to surprise the little Irishman, as Hale's comings and goings were always more or less abrupt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he was amazed and startled when he heard what Lesbia had to tell; the revelation being occasioned by Tim's distressed remark on the girl's pallor.
at the time that
From this reading HALE EXPLAINS When Lesbia returned to Rose Cottage, after her unlucky visit to The Court, she found that her father had never been near the place.
which person or people
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tim, who was alone in the house when she arrived, explained that Hale had gone to London within an hour of Lesbia's departure with Lady Charvington in the motor car.
