used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But no, that could not be.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
the two together, not just one
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
of short duration or distance
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no, that could not be.'
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But no, that could not be.'
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
Du
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From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
Gurwood's
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From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
horror-strickenadjective
stricken with horror
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
Humphrey
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From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
information about recent and important events
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
not any; not one
From this reading But no, that could not be.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But no, that could not be.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
with speed
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
Statham
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From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
Statham's
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From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
Tertre
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From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seeing Martin Gurwood's attitude of despair, and the horror-stricken expression on Humphrey Statham's face, Pauline started back in amazement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'You find us talking over a matter which has caused great surprise and pain to both of us, but it is not one,' he added quickly, seeing her start, 'in which, Madame Du Tertre, you could be interested, or of which, indeed, you could have any knowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
which person or people
From this reading She addressed herself to Martin, but, after a brief glance at her, he had resumed his former attitude, and it was Statham who replied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Is it possible,' she cried, 'that some one has been beforehand with me, that you already know the news which I come to bring?
