used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
Brimsdown
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From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
cherishingverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
an act that fails
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
Paddington
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From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
Sisily's
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From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
taintedadjectiveUS /ˈteɪntɪd/
touched by rot or decay
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sisily's face, as he recalled it now, had looked sad and a little fearful that night at Paddington, but there was nothing furtive or tainted in her clear glance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
Turold's
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From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
on a floor above
From this reading Upstairs Mr. Brimsdown made unavailing search among Robert Turold's papers for proofs of his statement about his marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the memory of her face which had inspired that secret hope.
belonging to which person
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lawyer believed that they existed, and his failure to find them brought with it a belated realization of the fact that he, too, had been cherishing hopes of Sisily's innocence.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading That was not sentiment (so Mr. Brimsdown thought), but the worldly wisdom of a man whose profession had trained him to read the human face.
