used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
Fleet-street
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From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
Grent
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From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
Hargone
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From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
of the present time and place
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
Inez
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From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
Leighbourne
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From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
express the need or desire for
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this idea the detective drove to Fleet-street the next morning and sent in his card to Frederick Leighbourne, with a request for an immediate interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
Torry
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From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading From one or the other he hoped to get at the truth of the accusations directed against them by Mrs. Grent.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
uprightnessnoun
the property of being upright in posture
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Torry was so perplexed over the matter that he determined to adopt a frank and open policy, and visit Lydia and Leighbourne in turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, then, was a new complication, and one entirely unforeseen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dead man, false to his reputed character for uprightness and loyalty to his wife, had been in love with Lydia Hargone, and she, according to Donna Inez, while pretending an affection for Blake, was devoted to Frederick Leighbourne.
