used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
AntipodesnounUS /æntɪpoʊdiz/
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Cecil stayed at Pevenshall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
Cecil
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From this reading Lady Cecil stayed at Pevenshall.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
DENIEDverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
Gordon
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From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Cecil stayed at Pevenshall.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
lo
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From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
and nothing more
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
Pevenshall
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From this reading Lady Cecil stayed at Pevenshall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
not often
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
the season of growth
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Cecil stayed at Pevenshall.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
precisely as stated
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
which person or people
From this reading "HE COMES TOO NEAR, WHO COMES TO BE DENIED."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading If a man wishes to escape from any given place at a moment's notice, he has only to declare himself called away on business, and lo! he is free to spring into the first hansom he encounters and start for the Antipodes, if he so pleases, without let or hindrance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her first thought on hearing that Hector Gordon was to be an inmate of the house had been to go straight back to London, without having so much as seen the man she dreaded.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But a woman is very seldom free to follow her first thoughts.
