used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why does it sob?
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
intense and profound fear
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
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From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why does it sob?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
on the contrary
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
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From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading “Why does it sob?
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’m sure I should like immensely to hear the sobbing of a ghost,” said my friend, the light of his previous eagerness playing up into his eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh mercy _on_ us!” cried Miss Searle in simple horror.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why does it sob?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course _you_ know nothing of such things,” he rather dryly allowed.
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From this reading “You’re too sound a sleeper to hear the sobbing of ghosts.”
