used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
any person at all
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
baronet's
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From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
BOLTnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
Dashwood
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From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
faded-looking
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From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
haziest
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From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
and nothing more
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
a particular point in time
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
and nothing more
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
Ralph's
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From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
term of address for a man
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
move hurridly
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
Vincent
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From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Just for a moment it looked as if Ralph's pretty scheme was destined to fall to the ground.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Naturally, Mary had the haziest idea of what was taking place.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She could only see that the man whom she knew as Sir Vincent Dashwood was looking most terribly uneasy and casting imploring glances at Mrs. Speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If she had had the so-called baronet's life in her hands he could not have regarded her with more entreaty.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It seemed strange that anybody should in any way be craving the good favours of the faded-looking woman, but such was the case.
