used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
in actual fact
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
put on clothes
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
divisible by two
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
set up or found
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
M'Caskey
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From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
a brief written record
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
on one occasion
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
and nothing more
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
PacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
twitchings
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From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The other occupant of the room was a lady; but M'Caskey could only see the heavy folds of her dark velvet dress as she sat apart, and so distant that he could not hear her voice.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading “So, then, it comes to this!” said Maitland, stopping in his walk and facing where she sat: “I have made this wearisome journey for nothing!
in or at the place that
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
which person or people
From this reading It was Norman Maitland who spoke, and he recognized him at once.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Pacing the large room in its length, he passed before the windows quite close to where M'Caskey stood,--so close, indeed, that he could mark the agitation on his features, and note the convulsive twitchings that shook his cheek.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If M'Caskey was actually startled by the vicinity in which he suddenly found himself to the persons within the room, he was even more struck by the tone of the voice which now met his ear.
