used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
ANOMALOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːmələs/
deviating from the general or common order or type
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
Betty
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From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
of short duration or distance
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
Dalrymple
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From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
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 For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
a long fixed look
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
a young female
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
Heatherbloom
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From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
labyrinthineadjectiveUS /ˌlæbərˈɪnθiːn/
relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
perplexities
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From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
express in speech
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading For a brief spell the girl had continued to regard him and she had seemed about to speak further.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
express in words
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
a special situation
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then the blue light of her gaze had slowly turned and her lips remained mute.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was glad of this; of course he would later have to tell something, but sufficient unto that unlucky hour were the perplexities thereof.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had she done so, it is probable that Mr. Heatherbloom would have been physically unequal to the labyrinthine explanation the occasion demanded.
but in spite of that
From this reading AN ANOMALOUS SITUATION The most unexpected and extraordinary thing in the world had happened, yet Betty Dalrymple asked no questions.
