used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
from appearances alone
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Mr Prayle was explaining some business matters to me," said Lady Scarlett.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
a movement into or inward
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Mr Prayle was explaining some business matters to me," said Lady Scarlett.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
set up or found
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Mr Prayle was explaining some business matters to me," said Lady Scarlett.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr Prayle was explaining some business matters to me," said Lady Scarlett.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr Prayle was explaining some business matters to me," said Lady Scarlett.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
having a point
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Prayle started, and shifted his position quickly.
Prayle
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From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
with speed
From this reading Prayle started, and shifted his position quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
Scarlett
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From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Prayle started, and shifted his position quickly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Mr Prayle was explaining some business matters to me," said Lady Scarlett.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Prayle started, and shifted his position quickly.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
in the direction of
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Scarlett did not move, beyond looking up at the doctor anxiously, as his stern face was turned towards her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next morning, on entering the study, he found Lady Scarlett and Prayle seated at the table, the latter leaning towards his cousin's wife, and apparently pointing to something, in a small clasped book, with the very sharply pointed pencil that he held in his hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," he said; "I did not know that you were engaged."
