used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
speak to
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
Ann
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From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
dearly loved
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
recognizable; marked
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
Jane
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From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
LizanounUS /ˈliːzə/
similar to the striped mullet and takes its place in the Caribbean region
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
with speed
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
Sairy
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From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
cut with a saw
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
secesh
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From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
shoestrings
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From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
at the time that
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MYSTERY Before him stood the sister of Sairy Ann, whom he had heard the latter address as 'Liza Jane.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Noel recalled the contempt with which Sairy Ann had referred to her sister as one of the "secesh," and, in spite of his alarm at the discovery of her presence, he smiled as he recalled the sharp declaration of Sairy Ann that in her will she had left her shoestrings to her "beloved sister, 'Liza Jane."
in the company of; together with
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That her sympathies were not with the side for which he was fighting Noel well knew, but his great fear as he saw the woman was that her husband might not be far away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before he spoke Noel quickly decided that he would try to find out whether or not the woman recognized him.
but in spite of that
From this reading He did not believe that she had seen him when he had been in her sister's house, and yet it was impossible for him to determine whether his confidence was well founded or not.
