used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was rather a dreary meal.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
breakfasted
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From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
having the place or position changed
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading It was rather a dreary meal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Peter, what is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather a dreary meal.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
immediately past
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
Mallory
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From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
MansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading It was rather a dreary meal.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
not any; not one
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
on one occasion
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Peter, what is it?"
Ralph
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From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather a dreary meal.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
push forcefully
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading On their return from the concert at the Albert Hall they had encountered Mallory in the vestibule of the Mansions, and the naked misery stamped upon his face had arrested them at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DARK ANGEL The following morning Ralph and Penelope breakfasted alone, the latter having given orders that Nan was on no account to be disturbed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Peter, what is it?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were each oppressed by the knowledge which last night had revealed to them--the knowledge of the tragedy of love into which their two friends had been thrust by circumstances.
