used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
(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 It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
for the reason that
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
Bella
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From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
Bleacres
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From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
approval
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
a female human offspring
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
wanted intensely
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
discontinueverbUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuː/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
divisible by two
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
Huxham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
Marshely
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From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
make reference to
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
a particular point in time
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
not any; not one
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
and nothing more
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
PencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
prohibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
school-mistress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
Silas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
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 A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
TARDYadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Evidently the retired mariner deemed this prohibition sufficient, for he made no further mention of the matter.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
a source of difficulty
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
unoffendingadjective
not offending
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
precisely as stated
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That he gave no reason for his tyrannical edict, did not trouble him; but because of this very omission, his daughter took her own way.
at the time that
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TARDY LOVER Miss Huxham did not credit for one moment the story which Pence had told her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was ridiculous to think that her father would even hint at the murder of an unoffending man whom he had never seen, and to hesitating, timid Silas, of all people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Bella remembered that, months previously, when she had mentioned a chance meeting with Lister--then a stranger--at the cottage of the Marshely school-mistress, Captain Huxham had not only forbidden her to bring him to Bleacres, which the young man desired to see, but had ordered her to discontinue the acquaintance.
