used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
(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 All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
in addition
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
Durgo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
Huxham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
and nothing more
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
ListernounUS /ˈlɪstər/
English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
come together
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
absolutely essential
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
at the time that
From this reading A DESPERATE ATTEMPT When the darkness came on, and just as the moon was rising, Lister and Bella proceeded to the plank bridge of the boundary channel.
a Caucasian
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
which person or people
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Before leaving Cyril on that afternoon, Durgo had intimated that he wished Miss Huxham to meet him at that hour and at that place, and of course Cyril came also.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The black man was far too intimate with unseen forces, to please the white man, and it was necessary to protect Bella, if necessary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All the same, he did not intend to let Durgo meet Bella without being present.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He had every trust in the negro, who had proved himself in every way to be a man of sterling worth.
