used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
cannot
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From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
CommunicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
DandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
without deviation
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
the act of discovering something
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
drawing-room
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From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
DulcimernounUS /ˈdʌlsɪmər/
a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
set up or found
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
Gourlay
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From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
Merrion
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From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
of an obscure nature
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
on one occasion
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
make square
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery--The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She extended her hand to him and said, after the usual greetings were over:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From Constitution Hill our friend drove directly to Merrion square, the residence of Lady Gourlay, whom he found alone in the drawing-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She welcomed him with a courtesy that was expressive at once of anxiety, sorrow, and hope.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I fear to ask what the result of your journey has been--for I cannot, alas! read any expression of success in your countenance.”
