used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His conduct after Sweetland’s disappearance proved exemplary.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Alone he visited Minnie, and broke the news to her that she was a widow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
the lower side of anything
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
lacking funds
From this reading Alone he visited Minnie, and broke the news to her that she was a widow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading His conduct after Sweetland’s disappearance proved exemplary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading His conduct after Sweetland’s disappearance proved exemplary.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading His conduct after Sweetland’s disappearance proved exemplary.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
GullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
Minnie
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From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Alone he visited Minnie, and broke the news to her that she was a widow.
not any; not one
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
established beyond doubt
From this reading His conduct after Sweetland’s disappearance proved exemplary.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
ShaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
SIM
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From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
Sweetland's
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From this reading His conduct after Sweetland’s disappearance proved exemplary.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading He fulfilled the mission left behind by Daniel with all possible tact and judgment.
express in words
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
a special situation
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Alone he visited Minnie, and broke the news to her that she was a widow.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
wanderer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Alone he visited Minnie, and broke the news to her that she was a widow.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MR SIM TELLS A LIE Though Daniel had expressly asked Minnie to tell his friend Titus Sim that he was not at the bottom of Wall Shaft Gully but far away in present safety, the wanderer’s wife did no such thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
but in spite of that
From this reading She would not trust herself to associate Sim with her husband’s tragic misfortune; for she could not yet feel certainty that the footman was all he pretended and declared.
