used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
bethought
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From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
a young female
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
how
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From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
Jeal
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From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
easily agitated
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
Nun'snounUS /nʌnz/
possessive form of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
on one occasion
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
Pratt's
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From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
a special situation
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was called out to see a sick woman on behalf of her father, and on her way home bethought herself how she could see Leo.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No sooner had she made up her mind to brave her father's anger in this respect than she went at once to The Nun's House.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE LONDON DETECTIVE Sybil had seen Leo go into the room where her father was waiting with Mrs Jeal, and wondered what the woman had to do with her lover.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then it struck her that the best thing to do would be to call at Mr Pratt's.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The girl was in a perfect fever of nervous fear for the young man.
