used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The amazement of it--the shame of it!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Kelsey could read nothing.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The amazement of it--the shame of it!
Kelsey
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From this reading Kelsey could read nothing.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Kelsey could read nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The amazement of it--the shame of it!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
pulpitnounUS /ˈpʊlpɪt/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Kelsey could read nothing.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
self-convicted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The amazement of it--the shame of it!
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Already self-convicted of the blasphemy of infidelity, he stood in his pulpit in the infinitely ignoble guise of a culprit before the law.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading His strong head was in a whirl; he caught at the table, or he might have fallen.
which person or people
From this reading 'Who does this?' he exclaimed, in sudden realization of the situation.
