used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
Acton
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From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
anew
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
(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 Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
have
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
criernounUS /ˈkraɪər/
a person who weeps
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
coins made of gold
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
GRANTLY
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From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
honey-pot
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From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
on one occasion
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
Roger
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From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
in the near future
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
move hurridly
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WITNESS.
there's
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From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
male cat
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GRANTLY brightened up at once, Grace looked happily to Heaven, and Roger Acton shouted out, "Thank God! thank God!--there's Ben Burke!"
vociferousadjectiveUS /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The sensation in court, as may be well conceived, was thrilling; but a vociferous crier, and the deep anxiety to hear this sturdy witness, soon reduced all again to silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE WITNESS.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, he had heard miles away of his friend's danger about an old shawl and a honey-pot full of gold, and he had made all speed, with Tom in his train, to come and bear witness to the innocence of Roger.
