used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
guv'ner
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From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
Hampstead
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From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
Hannah
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From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
Hindes
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From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
lolled
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From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
come together
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
express in words
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
be standing; be upright
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He lolled back in the hansom like a dead body, and had barely strength to alight at his own door.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
carry out
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
Walcheren
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From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not only unable to stand or walk, he was incapable of thinking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
at the time that
From this reading When Henry Hindes left the presence of Frederick Walcheren, he hailed a hansom and ordered the driver to take him back to Hampstead.
which person or people
From this reading The servant who admitted him, used as he had been to see his master look ill of late, ran down to the lower regions to say that he believed ‘The guv’ner was dying, he seemed that bad.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hannah, who, having heard his entrance, came smiling out into the hall to meet him, was struck by his altered appearance, and exclaimed,-- ‘What is the matter with you?
