used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
see with attention
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
an occurrence of something
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
Chattaway
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From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
recognizable; marked
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
five-fathom
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From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
horsewhippingnoun
the act of whipping with a horsewhip
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
Ryle
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From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
in the direction of
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
Trevlyn
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From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
precisely as stated
From this reading George held a very decided opinion upon the unhappy case; but strove to bury it five-fathom deep in his heart, and he hated Mr. Chattaway for the inflicted horsewhipping.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT ENCOUNTER The first to press up to Rupert Trevlyn after his restored liberty was George Ryle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Holding his arm out to Rupert, he led him towards the exit; but the sea of faces, of friendly voices, of shaking hands, was great, and somehow he and Rupert were separated.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is a new lease of life for me, George," whispered a soft, sweet voice in his ear, and he turned to behold the glowing cheeks of Mrs. Chattaway, glowing with thanksgiving and unqualified happiness.
