used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
Barbara
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From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
Dorchester
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From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She leaned forward to listen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
and nothing more
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
Lanison
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From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned forward to listen.
LEATHERnounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
hear with intention
From this reading She leaned forward to listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
for more time
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
not any; not one
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
revelled
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From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
precisely as stated
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LEATHER CASE Her rescue had been so sudden, so unexpected, that it was difficult for Barbara to realise that she was alone in the coach, that she need no longer shrink away from a man she hated, that her ears were no more assailed by threats and vile insinuations.
at the time that
From this reading Not as he had done just now, calling her Mistress Lanison and seeming not to hear when she had called him Gilbert, but as he had spoken to her that other night in her prison in Dorchester.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The relief was so intense that for a little while she revelled in her liberty, and cried a little for very joy.
which person or people
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why did not the man who had delivered her come to the door of the coach and talk to her?
