used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
Denis
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From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
put on clothes
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
death of a person
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Martin had in the meantime commenced a larger grave for the men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Had they been our most intimate friends, we should have been unable to recognise them, so fearfully had their countenances been disfigured by the savages.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bodies too had been partly stripped, so that there was little difference in their dress to help us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accordingly, lifting her up, we placed her in the narrow grave, and although she was a stranger to me, I confess that I burst into tears as we hurriedly threw the earth over her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That's more than we are likely to do," answered Uncle Denis; "let the poor lady rest alone."
