used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
BLINDNESSnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
breakfast-table
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From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
don't
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From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
FelicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
innocuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɑːkjuːəs/
not injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
LenanounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
misgave
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From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
non-appearance
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From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
move upward
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
to a sufficient degree
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading THE BLINDNESS OF THE BISHOP The following morning, Felicity did not appear at the breakfast-table, a circumstance sufficiently unusual to cause the bishop some uneasiness, for she rarely failed to rise at a reasonable hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
on a floor above
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
at the time that
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He recalled her evident excitement and preoccupation when she came in from her walk with Leigh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Left alone, he glanced over the morning paper, too much absorbed in the hypothesis that would explain his daughter's non-appearance to find much amusement in the editor's bland and innocuous comments upon the sensational episode of the preceding night.
Wycliffenoun
English theologian whose objections to Roman Catholic doctrine anticipated the Protestant Reformation (1328-1384)
From this reading "Lena," he said, "go upstairs and see whether Miss Wycliffe is ill, but don't wake her if she is still asleep."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If her interview with the young man had been what he feared, it was natural she should have lain awake long into the night, and his heart misgave him at this additional confirmation of his insight.
