used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If she could be composed so could he.
bell-button
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From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading If she could be composed so could he.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If she could be composed so could he.
Craver
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From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
start firing a weapon
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she could be composed so could he.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
not in physical motion
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
express in words
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
SugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
tea-table
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From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
having come into contact
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
at the time that
From this reading "Sugar, Mr. Craver?" she asked, when the tea was poured out.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
a Caucasian
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
which person or people
From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
Wyke
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From this reading While he sat silent in the deep armchair, as white and cold and motionless as any corpse, she touched the bell-button and ordered the footman who appeared to bring in tea immediately, The footman arranged the tea-table near the fire, and Lady Wyke sat down to attend to her hospitable duties.
Wyke's
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From this reading Lady Wyke's sudden accusation of murder came like a bolt from the blue, and so stunned Craver that he had not a word to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you.
