used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BITTER PARTING.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But he had another object.
react verbally
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading A BITTER PARTING.
brought into existence
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had another object.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
disquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
eavesdroppingverbUS /ˈiːvzdrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
implicatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd/
culpably involved
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
JemnounUS /dʒem/
a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
movernounUS /ˈmuːvər/
workman employed by a moving company
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But he had another object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
and nothing more
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A BITTER PARTING.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
relieve from
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
sauntered
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From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thereupon, not being able to sleep, partly from his unhappiness concerning Violet, and his disquietude born of his suspicion, he had sauntered out and made his way to the Park.
at the time that
From this reading Leicester had spoken the truth when he had said, in answer to the captain's inquiry, that he had been out to see the ghost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Since the morning when he had come upon the captain seated in the ruined chapel he could not rid himself of the suspicion that the captain was implicated in the eavesdropping of his servant, Jem, and that the astute and plausible master was the prime mover and director of some plot, while Jem was only the machine or tool.
