used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
extreme mental distress
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
a female human offspring
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
provide as food
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
set up or found
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
a man of refinement
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
INCREASESnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading TROUBLE INCREASES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
immediately past
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
Raphael's
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From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
get rid of
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The people who passed saluted this gentleman, and named him the king's minister.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
a shaky motion
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE INCREASES.
TubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
not known
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
at the time that
From this reading Madame Tube had already shed many bitter tears for her daughter--she shed many more when she heard of Raphael's misfortune.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the unknown gentlemen told her of it, anguish prevented her speaking; but looking about the room she at last found the handle of an old broom, which she held as a support between her trembling hands, and set off for the hospital.
which person or people
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus, the stranger was obliged to feed the bird, and shutting up the house, he gave the key to the landlord; then he ran after Madame Tube, who could get on but slowly with her swelled feet.
