used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading She had no real love for Ned Chester.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
Duchess's
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From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
Dumbrick
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From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
immediately past
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had no real love for Ned Chester.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
Ned
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From this reading She had no real love for Ned Chester.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no real love for Ned Chester.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
on one occasion
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She had no real love for Ned Chester.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
retractverbUS /riˈtrækt/
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
witty remark
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
two times
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading Both he and Sally had observed a strange and unaccountable excitement in the Duchess's manner, and had spoken of it in confidence to each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
at the time that
From this reading She had been absent twice during the day, and when on the second occasion she returned, her restlessness was so marked that it communicated itself to her friends.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fortunate chance revealed to Seth Dumbrick the knowledge of the Duchess's flight many hours before she intended him to become acquainted with it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was not without fear, nor without some sense of the ingratitude of the act, that the Duchess prepared secretly for flight, and more than once her courage almost failed her; but she fortified herself with the reflection that she could return at the last moment if she wished, and that she had time before her to retract.
