afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading But she seemed nervous and apprehensive, and her face was pale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
Darrel
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From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
greatly pleased
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
Eustace
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From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But she seemed nervous and apprehensive, and her face was pale.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
a young female
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she seemed nervous and apprehensive, and her face was pale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
held dear
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
Mildred
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From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
easily agitated
From this reading But she seemed nervous and apprehensive, and her face was pale.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But she seemed nervous and apprehensive, and her face was pale.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
Saon
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From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But she seemed nervous and apprehensive, and her face was pale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
that is looked for
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
summer-house
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From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
express in words
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
the act of testing something
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl should have looked much more delighted than she did, now that the man she loved was cleared of suspicion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
at the time that
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the summer-house where Frank Lancaster, when an outlaw, had sought refuge, sat Mildred and Eustace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank had stood his trial, but the proceedings were merely formal, as the confession of Darrel, which Captain Berry had obtained, proved his innocence beyond doubt.
a Caucasian
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Eustace had come down from London to tell her that Frank was free, and to intimate that he would be down in the afternoon after an interview with White & Saon relative to the will.
