used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
(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 In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
Annabel
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From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
for the reason that
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
Channing
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From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
unvarying in nature
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
in or to another place
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
Hamish
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From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Time hung heavily on his hands.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
to a considerable degree
From this reading Time hung heavily on his hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Time hung heavily on his hands.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Time hung heavily on his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
the act of departing
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time hung heavily on his hands.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time hung heavily on his hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
to-day
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From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
in the direction of
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Arthur Channing had been walking leisurely down Close Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the uncertain state of suspense they were kept in, respecting Charles, the minds of all, from Hamish down to Annabel, were in a constant state of unrest.
at the time that
From this reading When they rose in the morning the first thought was, “Shall we hear of Charles to-day?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading In leaving the cathedral after morning service, he had joined Mr. Harper, the lay clerk, and went with him, talking, towards the town; partly because he had nothing to do elsewhere--partly because out of doors appeared more desirable than home.
