used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He was calm and collected when the lawyer arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
make calm or still
From this reading He was calm and collected when the lawyer arrived.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He was calm and collected when the lawyer arrived.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
psychological suffering
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
else
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From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
inasmuch
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From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
incurringnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ/
acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was calm and collected when the lawyer arrived.
Marillier
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From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the fact that he had killed Marillier that had caused her distress, but the danger that he was incurring.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
on one occasion
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
except for; apart from
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had appealed to him so passionately, inasmuch as she feared for his safety, and the thought brought him comfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
at the time that
From this reading He was calm and collected when the lawyer arrived.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The warrant was formally read over to him in the charge room and he was at once conducted to a cell, there to await the arrival of his solicitor, for whom he had sent.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the drive to Bow Street Police Station, John Gaunt could think of nothing else save his wife’s attitude, and it was with a deep feeling of relief that he realized his fear had been groundless.
