used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
(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 When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
audiblyadverbUS /ˈɑːdəbli/
in an audible manner
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
Chattesworth
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From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
Dr
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From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
set up or found
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
good-night
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From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
huffverbUS /hʌf/
inhale recreational drugs
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
Loftus
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From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
a human being
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
RUEFULadjectiveUS /ˈruːfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
hurting
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
Toole
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From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But Loftus remained under the glimpses of the moon in perturbation and sore perplexity.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
Walsingham
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From this reading It was so late he scarcely dared disturb Dr. Walsingham or General Chattesworth.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW A SQUIRE WAS FOUND FOR THE KNIGHT OF THE RUEFUL COUNTENANCE.
at the time that
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dr. Toole grumbled at his disappointment, he was not at all aware how nearly his interview with Loftus had knocked the entire affair on the head.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading He had no idea how much that worthy person was horrified by his proposition; and Toole walked off in a huff, without bidding him good-night, and making a remark in which the words 'old woman' occurred pretty audibly.
