used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading The Privy Council has determined on arresting him at once.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
lacking funds
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Privy Council has determined on arresting him at once.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
dearly loved
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Privy Council has determined on arresting him at once.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
one or the other of two
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
set up or found
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
death of a person
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
GuessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
hand-writing
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From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Privy Council has determined on arresting him at once.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
Hemsworth's
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From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
a message received and understood
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
Kate
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From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
for more time
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
not any; not one
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
a brief written record
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Privy Council has determined on arresting him at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
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 Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Privy Council has determined on arresting him at once.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
transmittedadjectiveUS /trænˈsmɪtɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading Orders to support the warrant by a military force have been transmitted to officers commanding parties in different towns of the south, and there is no longer a question of the intentions of the crown regarding him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
at the time that
From this reading When Kate arrived at home, she found a note awaiting her, in Hemsworth's hand-writing, and marked “haste.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem that the charges against him are far more grave and menacing than either of us anticipated, at least so far as I can collect from the information before me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Guessing at once to what it must refer, she broke the seal, with an anxious heart, and read:-- “My dear Madam, “I have been unable to retard any longer the course of proceedings against your cousin.
