used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
Cannonby
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From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He had to change his own things.
cognisantadjective
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
set up or found
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
how
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From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
Lionel
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From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
Massingbird's
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From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had to change his own things.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THUNDER-STORM.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had to change his own things.
THUNDER-STORM
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From this reading THE THUNDER-STORM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No opportunity, then, to question her about Frederick Massingbird's death, and how far Captain Cannonby was cognisant of the particulars.
Verner's
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From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A wet walk back Lionel certainly had; but, wet or dry, it was all the same in his present distressed frame of mind.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Arrived at Verner's Pride, he found his wife dressed for dinner, and the centre of a host of guests gay as she was.
