used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
Alison
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From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
give a description of
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
death of a person
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
Katie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
immediately past
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
serjeantnoun
an English barrister of the highest rank
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
term of address for a man
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
communicated in words
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading I respectfully offered to convey her and the serjeant to the city in my carriage, as the violence of the storm increased.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Doctor!--doctor!" exclaimed the old dominie, starting from his seat, "what do I hear?"
at the time that
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading At my voice she started--she uttered a suppressed scream--she raised her head--she withdrew her handkerchief from her eyes!--I beheld her features!--and, gracious Heaven!--whom, sir!--whom--whom did I see, but my own Katie Alison!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot describe to you," continued the other, "the tumultuous joy, combined with agony, the indescribable feelings of that moment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the last sod had been placed upon the grave, I approached the young widow.
