used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
anew
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
a line of approach
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
make calm or still
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
Castleton
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From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
endeavoured
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From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
fowling-pieces
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From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
Julia
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From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
Ralph
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From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
uttered with a trill
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
ruffians
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From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
term of address for a man
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lady Castleton sank on the sofa, another lady fainted, and two shrieked out in their terror, believing that the next instant they should see the ruffians breaking into the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again several shots were heard much nearer than the first.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading At that moment he heard carriage wheels rolling at a rapid rate up the avenue.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Julia endeavoured to calm her mother and their guests, while Sir Ralph went to the front door to see that it was bolted and barred.
which person or people
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the gentlemen, who had fowling-pieces or pistols with them, hurried off to get them ready.
