used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
(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 All of his behaviour was odd.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading All of his behaviour was odd.
Brereton
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From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
centring
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From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
intentionally conceived
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
CORDnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
Cotherstone
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From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
Cotherstone's
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From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
at any time
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
Garthwaite
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From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All of his behaviour was odd.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
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 THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
not divisible by two
From this reading All of his behaviour was odd.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
not in physical motion
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Cotherstone, it seemed to Brereton, was unduly eager about something--he might almost be said to be elated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
at the time that
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
white-curtained
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From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It had grown stronger as events had developed; it was still stronger now as they stood outside the dead man's cottage, the light from the open door and the white-curtained window falling on Cotherstone's excited face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had certainly been shocked when Garthwaite burst in with the news--but this shock did not seem to be of the ordinary sort.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE CORD Ever since they had left the house at the foot of the pine wood, Brereton had been conscious of a curious psychological atmosphere, centring in Cotherstone.
