used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
in actual fact
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
placed in a grave
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading His head was bandaged; his face was bloodless, and he appeared to be listless and exhausted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
not any; not one
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
a human being
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
only a very short time before
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
express in speech
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
required or under orders
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Amazing as it seemed, the wan person, who was placed in a convenient armchair by his guides, was actually the Rev. Simon Leigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Had it been night time, those present might well have been excused had they taken the newcomer for a ghost.
which person or people
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unexpected appearance of a man who was supposed, and with every reason, to be dead and buried was so startling that for a few moments no one could speak.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But a ghost would scarcely reveal itself in broad daylight, supported by two flesh and blood mortals.
