used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
react verbally
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
command with authority
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading "I saw Mrs Gabriel," he said quietly.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
Haverleigh
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From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw Mrs Gabriel," he said quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
Marton
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From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I saw Mrs Gabriel," he said quietly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
with low volume
From this reading "I saw Mrs Gabriel," he said quietly.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I saw Mrs Gabriel," he said quietly.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw Mrs Gabriel," he said quietly.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As Haverleigh had promised to keep secret the presence of his father at the castle, he was obliged to evade a direct answer.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
SYBIL'S
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From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
someone who visits
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We had a long conversation, and she told me what she had said to the vicar."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Seeing that he was greatly disturbed, Marton wished to learn the reason.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading SYBIL'S VISITOR Leo had never felt so wretched in his life as he did the next day.
