used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been a great consolation to her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
BurrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
Conan
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From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading It has been a great consolation to her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
Doyle
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From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
Dr
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From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
at any time
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It has been a great consolation to her.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
HussnounUS /hʌs/
Czechoslovakian religious reformer who anticipated the Reformation; he questioned the infallibility of the Catholic Church was excommunicated (1409) for attacking the corruption of the clergy; he was burned at the stake (1372-1415)
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been a great consolation to her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
the force of workers available
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
express in speech
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He paused, and then perceiving that Mr. Huss was about to speak he resumed, raising his voice slightly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “And I do not speak without my book in these matters,” he said.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading “I have been greatly impressed—and, what is more, Lady Burrows has been greatly impressed, by the writings of two thoroughly scientific men, two thoroughly scientific men, Dr. Conan Doyle and Sir Oliver Lodge.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Ever since she lost her younger sister early in life Lady Burrows has followed up this interest.
