used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BUT WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH IT IS A VERY GRAVE QUESTION INDEED.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH IT IS A VERY GRAVE QUESTION INDEED.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading BUT WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH IT IS A VERY GRAVE QUESTION INDEED.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
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 For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
death of a person
From this reading BUT WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH IT IS A VERY GRAVE QUESTION INDEED.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
HAUGHTON
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From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
HAVINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
how
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From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading BUT WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH IT IS A VERY GRAVE QUESTION INDEED.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
LIONEL
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From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
for more time
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
MontfortnounUS /ˈmɑːntfərt/
an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
not any; not one
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
Norwich
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From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
Sophy
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From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
precisely as stated
From this reading BUT WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH IT IS A VERY GRAVE QUESTION INDEED.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lionel forestalled Lady Montfort in the delicate and embarrassing subject which her cousin had urged her to open.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For while George, leading away Sophy, informed her of his journey to Norwich, and his interview with Merle, Lionel drew.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIONEL HAUGHTON HAVING LOST HIS HEART, IT IS NO LONGER A QUESTION OF WHAT HE WILL DO WITH IT.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Lady Montfort into the house, and with much agitation, and in abrupt hurried accents, implored her to withdraw the promise which forbade him to inform his benefactor how and where his time had been spent of late.
