used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
(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 sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
any thing at all
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
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From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
Everything's
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From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
Melton
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From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
MILESTONEnounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
newly-made
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From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
and nothing more
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
by chance
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
refusalsnounUS /rɪˈfjuːzəlz/
plural of “refusal” — the act of refusing
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
recurring again and again
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
Sandworth
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From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
refrain from harming
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A BLACK MILESTONE What happened was, in the first week of October, the sudden death of her father.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "Everything's incredible," murmured Mrs. Sandworth, her handkerchief at her eyes, her loving heart aching for the newly-made widow, her lifelong friend.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was sudden only to his wife and daughter, whom, as always, the Judge had tried to spare, at all costs, the knowledge of anything unpleasant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Melton thought that perhaps the strong man's incredulity of anything for him to fear had a good deal to do with his repeated refusals to allow his wife or daughter to be warned of the danger of apoplexy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without that hypothesis, it seemed incredible, he told Mrs. Sandworth, that so kind a man could be so cruel.
