used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
(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 That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
Ashbel
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From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
Danvers
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From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
Dr
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From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
the literary culture
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
MONTAGUE
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From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
a form of address for a man
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
Norton
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From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
table-bell
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From this reading That was a good deal for such a man, but his next movement was to ring his table-bell, and send out in all haste for a carriage, exclaiming:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading That is, he did so until, as he looked listlessly into one of them, he gave a sudden start and almost sprang to his feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
someone who visits
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAJOR MONTAGUE HAS A VISITOR On the morning after the visit of Mr. Ashbel Norton, old Judge Danvers was opening his mail.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading There was evidently something heavy weighing upon his mind, for he tore open his letters, one by one, and seemed to glance over them almost mechanically.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had spent a good part of the previous evening with Dr. Manning, and the remainder with a pair of the best “detectives” in the city.
