used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONFESSION Here was a discovery.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
(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 Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
BrawnnounUS /brɔːn/
possessing muscular strength
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A CONFESSION Here was a discovery.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
Darrel
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From this reading Torry explained all this to Darrel, as that young gentleman was dressing.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A CONFESSION Here was a discovery.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Torry explained all this to Darrel, as that young gentleman was dressing.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Torry explained all this to Darrel, as that young gentleman was dressing.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
a man of refinement
From this reading Torry explained all this to Darrel, as that young gentleman was dressing.
Grent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A CONFESSION Here was a discovery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
Julia
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From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
Shaksperenoun
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
believed likely
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
a special situation
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Torry explained all this to Darrel, as that young gentleman was dressing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
Torry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
VassnounUS /væs/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Of all men Torry had least suspected Vass, as he had doubted the courage and nerve of so effeminate a creature.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading "If this, if that, if the other thing," said Frank doubtfully; "much virtue in if, as Shakspere says.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CONFESSION Here was a discovery.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet if according to the evidence of the locket, he was the lover of Julia Brawn; and if he had followed her out of jealousy on that fatal night, there was no doubt that he had killed Grent.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Torry explained all this to Darrel, as that young gentleman was dressing.
