used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Your husband was stabbed in the back in the darkness.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
Busham's
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From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Your husband was stabbed in the back in the darkness.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
How
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From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Your husband was stabbed in the back in the darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
Moxton
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From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
stabbedverbUS /stæbd/
inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on
From this reading "Your husband was stabbed in the back in the darkness.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Because he is a coward, and too timid to kill a man."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was strange that she should defend a man she disliked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Moxton made the statement regarding Busham's innocence with so much decision that Ellis looked at her in surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How is it that you think him guiltless?" he asked anxiously.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your husband was stabbed in the back in the darkness.
