used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
in addition
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
a cherished desire
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
eagerly desirous
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
Clifford
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From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
characterized by great determination
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
the act of discovering something
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
flame-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
coins made of gold
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
gray-robed
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From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
Maud
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
of an obscure nature
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
by chance
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
with speed
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
RobverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
succulentnounUS /ˈsʌkjəlɪnt/
a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
supper-bell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
trumpet-vine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Did you see nothing of that strange, gray-robed creature up at the cell?"
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
look attentively
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must keep a sharp watch on the place hereafter, and perhaps we may unravel the mystery," he replied, anxious to lead the subject away from his recent search.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Nothing whatever; but I am led to believe that mysterious being often stays there.
in or at the place that
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he stood, dreading further questioning, the supper-bell sounded, and he quickly moved on into the house, determined that he would conceal his discovery until he had made a search for the gold also.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Maud and Rob met Clifford at the gate, and as he passed under the latticed arch where the trumpet-vine clambered with succulent ambition, its sprays of flame-red bugles mottled with spots of velvety black, Maud said eagerly:-- "I was growing uneasy about you, Cliff.
