used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
and nothing more
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
a female domestic
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
Ragland's
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From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “The iron lawyer deliberately commenced reading the contents of the letter.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
Rockland
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From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
Rockland's
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From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
in the near future
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading I imagined that his hands began to tremble slightly, and I thought I could see a perceptible deepening of the color on his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “‘If the court please,’ said he, ‘I hold in my hand a most extraordinary paper, which has just been handed to me by Mrs. Ragland’s maid.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘My mistress requested me to deliver this paper to you immediately after the court met this morning,’ said Zuleka, as she put the envelope in Mr. Rockland’s hand.
Zenobia
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From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
Zuleka
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From this reading “SOON after the court opened next morning I was considerably surprised to see Zuleka Zenobia come hurriedly into the room and deliver a large yellow envelope to Mr. Rockland.
