used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
anew
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
(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 At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
Cargrim's
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From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
DamoclesnounUS /ˈdæməkliːz/
the Greek courtier to Dionysius the Elder who (according to legend) was condemned to sit under a naked sword that was suspended by a hair in order to demonstrate to him that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was (4th century BC)
From this reading He seemed as uncomfortable as was Damocles under the hair-suspended sword.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
diocesenounUS /ˈdaɪəsiːz/
the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
Dr
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From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
move gently or carefully
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
communicated in words
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
hair-suspended
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From this reading He seemed as uncomfortable as was Damocles under the hair-suspended sword.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
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 That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
Pendle
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From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
pityinglyadverb
in a compassionate manner
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
express the need or desire for
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
worried and uneasy
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
express in words
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
for a short time
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
Southberry
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From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He seemed as uncomfortable as was Damocles under the hair-suspended sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
thinnernounUS /ˈθɪnər/
a diluting agent
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first, on hearing of the crime, his face had betrayed--at all events, to Cargrim's jealous scrutiny--an expression of relief, but shortly afterwards--on second thoughts, as one might say--there came into his eyes a look of apprehension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He seemed as uncomfortable as was Damocles under the hair-suspended sword.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He seemed as uncomfortable as was Damocles under the hair-suspended sword.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE BISHOP'S REQUEST Whatever Dr Pendle may have thought of the Southberry murder, he kept his opinion very much to himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
whiteradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtər/
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading That look which seemed to expect the drawing near of evil days never left them again, and daily his face grew thinner and whiter, his manner more restless and ill at ease.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It is true that he expressed himself horrified at the occurrence of so barbarous a crime in his diocese, that he spoke pityingly of the wretched victim, that he was interested in hearing the result of the inquest, but in each case he was guarded in his remarks.
