used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOCK.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The place had now become intolerable to Zillah.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
Chetwynde
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From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The place had now become intolerable to Zillah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The place had now become intolerable to Zillah.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
go away from a place
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The place had now become intolerable to Zillah.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place had now become intolerable to Zillah.
Pomeroy
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From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A SHOCK.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The discovery of these papers thus brought the visit to Pomeroy Court to an abrupt termination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her impatience she was eager to leave, and her one thought now was to apply to Lord Chetwynde for a solution of this dark mystery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Zillah," he cried, as she came back; "what is the meaning of this?
Zillah
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From this reading The place had now become intolerable to Zillah.
