used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a week everything was put straight.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
have
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
Chent
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From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Within a week everything was put straight.
Felix
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From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
inquests
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From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
Jadby
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From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
the act of departing
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
Marie
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From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
and nothing more
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Within a week everything was put straight.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
except for; apart from
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
Shakespeare'snounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
Shepworth
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From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Within a week everything was put straight.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
required or under orders
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, the little man became somewhat of a hero, and--as the saying goes--"nothing in life became him better than his manner of leaving it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Within a week everything was put straight.
in or at the place that
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The inquests on Madame Marie, on Dolly Rover, and on Felix Jadby lead to a disclosure of the whole strange story in the newspapers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Luckily, owing to strong influence being brought to bear, the painful love story of Shepworth and Mrs. Rover was suppressed, and it was supposed that merely the desire to save Miss Chent had led Dolly to that lonely hut, where he met with his death.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a week everything was put straight.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The title of Shakespeare's comedy quite suited the present state of affairs at the Grange, seeing that the worst was over.
