used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
anew
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
in addition
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
the two together, not just one
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
without stop or interruption
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
Darrell
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From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
the act of departing
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
divisible by two
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
at any time
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
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 PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
on one occasion
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
palingnoun
a fence made of upright pickets
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
PEVERIL
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From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
Peveril's
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From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
two times
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She also knew that he had in some way aroused her father's enmity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PEVERIL IS TAKEN FOR A GHOST The situation in which the two principal characters of this story were left at the close of the preceding chapter was so embarrassing to both that for several seconds they continued to stare at each other in silent amazement.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary Darrell, her face alternately flushing and paling with confusion, seemed fascinated and incapable of motion.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he had taken his departure from that vicinity several days earlier, and, though she had wondered if he would ever come back, she had not really expected to see him again.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In spite of Peveril's astonishingly disreputable appearance, she at once recognized him as being the young stranger whom she had seen twice before, and had even helped out of an awkward predicament.
