used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
Eversleigh
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From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
a young female
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
hold firmly
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
and nothing more
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
push forcefully
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Gilbert Eversleigh walked out of his father's office, and finding an unoccupied bench in the neighbouring Lincoln's Inn Fields, sat down to ponder this terrible and altogether unexpected situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no question now but he must relinquish all thoughts of Kitty Thornton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his mind he placed her on an altar, as it were, and could have fallen down before her in adoring homage of that lofty spirit of loyalty she had shown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First, he tried to grasp the facts which had just been thrust upon him, and to see them in all their bearings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading The sacrifice the girl was making for him and his father filled him with a feeling of worship of her into which there entered something sacred.
