used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
AccompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
co-operated
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From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
cortegenounUS /kɔːrˈteʒ/
a funeral procession
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
hearsenounUS /hɜːrs/
a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
a room where books are kept
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
Nottonby
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From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
Pickering
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From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Accompanying the hearse was a closed carriage in which rode Mrs. Pickering and Kitty.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
Stockwell
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From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
UNDERCURRENTSnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənts/
plural of “undercurrent” — a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
unobtrusivelyadverb
in an unobtrusive manner
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading UNDERCURRENTS Undoubtedly the Coroner's expedient had prevented a riot in the village.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dead man was removed unobtrusively to his Nottonby residence on Sunday evening.
showing sorrow
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
Wetherby
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From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
at the time that
From this reading At the door of Wetherby Lodge, Mr. Stockwell met the cortege, and when the coffin was installed in the spacious library the solicitor introduced the weeping servants to their temporary mistress, since he and Mr. Herbert had decided that she ought to reside in the house for a time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The police deferred execution of the warrant, and Mr. Stockwell, recognizing the hopelessness of the situation, co-operated with them in making arrangements which would serve to allay public excitement.
