used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
Cheriton
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From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
carefully weighed
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
a small house with a single story
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
crouches
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From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
discrepanciesnounUS /dɪˈskrepənsiz/
plural of “discrepancy” — a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
intrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːsɪv/
tending to intrude (especially upon privacy)
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
Porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Theodore overtook him, and walked by his side, at the risk of being considered intrusive.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
a special situation
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading As he drew near Mrs. Porter’s cottage he saw Lord Cheriton come out of the porch, unattended.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
at the time that
From this reading “When haughty expectations prostrate lie And grandeur crouches like a guilty thing.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Theodore walked moodily along the lane leading to the West Gate, brooding over discrepancies and difficulties in the case which he had set himself to unravel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came slowly down the steps to the gate, with his head bent, and his shoulders stooping wearily, an attitude which was totally unlike his usual erect carriage, an attitude which told distinctly of mental trouble.
