used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "No!" almost screamed Rosamond, snatching her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
announcementsnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənts/
plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
Charnock
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From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
in a serious manner
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
Eleonora
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From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
galvanizedverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪzd/
past form of “galvanize” — to stimulate to action
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "No!" almost screamed Rosamond, snatching her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
he's
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From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
not any; not one
From this reading "No!" almost screamed Rosamond, snatching her hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
Rosamond
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From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "No!" almost screamed Rosamond, snatching her hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
snatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading "No!" almost screamed Rosamond, snatching her hand.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
THOMPSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
Victor'snounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
possessive form of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
Vivian
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From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
weel
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From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
at the time that
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
a Caucasian
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
the words that are spoken
From this reading She stood with a face white and set, looking like a galvanized corpse, as her lips framed the words, "He is dead!"
produce a literary work
From this reading And are ye sure he's weel?--J. THOMPSON Eleonora Vivian was striving to write her sorrowful announcements in the deepening dusk of that autumn evening, while her father had shut himself up after his vigil to sleep under Victor's care, when a message came that Lady Rosamond Charnock earnestly begged to see her.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Come Back And are ye sure the news is true?
