used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
Ashby
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From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
broguenoun
a thick and heavy shoe
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
Carlists
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From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
not any; not one
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
and nothing more
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
that is looked for
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At the opening of the door and the sound of the voice Ashby started back and retreated.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading However, there was no time to wait, so he sought to regain the fireplace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very much puzzled at the Irish brogue, and could only think that a stray Paddy might be among the Carlists.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading But as he did so a figure came in his way, arms were flung about him, and a low, faint whisper came close to his ear:
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading IN WHICH THE WHOLE PARTY FIND THEMSELVES IS A HAUNTED CASTLE.
