used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
the first light of day
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
Evelyn
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From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
gypsy's
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From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
not any; not one
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
on one occasion
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
quitted
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From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
express in words
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had given no instructions to the driver, nor did he appear to expect any.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
precisely as stated
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE RIVER It wanted an hour of dawn when Evelyn quitted the lonely house.
which person or people
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In truth, his orders were very far from being in accordance with the old gypsy's promise.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman who could tell something of the story would tell it at once if liberty were given her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A deed of blood had been done and the daylight would discover it.
