used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
any thing at all
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
archdeacon's
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From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
Clode
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From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
housekeeper's
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From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
not any; not one
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
on one occasion
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As it was, he heard no rumor that evening, nor was it until ten o’clock on the Sunday morning that he learned anything was amiss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
at the time that
From this reading Calling at the house in the churchyard at that hour, he was received by Mrs. Baker herself; and he remarked at once that the housekeeper’s face fell in a manner far from flattering when she recognized him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stephen Clode, while listening with a certain pleasure to the archdeacon’s hints, did not dream of the good turn which fortune was about to do him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he had foreseen it, he would probably have taken a bolder part in the conversation, and parted from the elder clergyman with a more jubilant step.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, it is you, is it, Mr. Clode?” she said, her tone one of disappointment.
