used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
any thing at all
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
concerting
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From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
eludingnounUS /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
an old word for “before”
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
a message received and understood
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
Mariamne
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From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
Mariamne's
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From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
a brief written record
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
with low volume
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/
the property of making no sound
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
express in words
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
only a very short time before
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
Simmons
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From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
Tatham
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From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
express in words
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
torrent's
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From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
precisely as stated
From this reading If I said that it is not unusual for the current of events to run very quietly before a great crisis, I should not be saying anything original, since the torrent's calmness ere it dash below has been remarked before now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it certainly was so in this instance.
at the time that
From this reading John, I need scarcely say, did not present himself at Lady Mariamne's on the afternoon at five when he was expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Things relapsed into quietness for some time after that combination which seemed to be directed against John's peace of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote a very civil note to say that he was unable to come, and still less able to give the information her ladyship required; and, to tell the truth, in his alarm lest Lady Mariamne should repeat her invasion, Mr. Tatham was guilty of concerting with his clerk, the excellent Simmons, various means of eluding such a danger.
