used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
(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 Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
Brookleigh
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
carman
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
Connor's
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
dissentingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsentɪŋ/
disagreeing, especially with a majority
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
set up or found
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
Lamh
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
Laudher
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
M'Collum
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
a female domestic
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
Nell
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From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
O'Rorke
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From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lamh Laudher, on his part surveyed the features of the female with an earnestness that seemed to absorb all sense of his own disgrace and danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
which person or people
From this reading The other female surveyed Lamh Laudher with an interest evidently deep; after which she whispered something to Nell, who frowned and shook her head, as if dissenting from what she had heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The magistrate looked keenly at the prisoner, and immediately glanced with an expression of strong disgust at Nell M'Collum.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On reaching Brookleigh Hall, Lamh Laudher found the strange woman, Nell M'Collum, Connor's servant maid, and the carman awaiting his arrival.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “O'Rorke,” said the magistrate, “this is a serious charge against you.
