used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLOT MOST FOUL.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
equally
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading A PLOT MOST FOUL.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A PLOT MOST FOUL.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
NightingalenounUS /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/
European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A PLOT MOST FOUL.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
in a strange manner
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
express in words
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading She was strangely composed, too, although a trifle pale, as she entered the room and paused beside Nick Carter.
communicated in words
From this reading The question was a general one, addressed to all alike, but she looked at the detective when she uttered it.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
at the time that
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
which person or people
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will some one please tell me what has happened?” she asked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading But it was Nan Nightingale, fully dressed as she had been when the members of this oddly assorted group had parted with her at retiring time, not arrayed in a red wrapper, and with an automobile veil thrown around her head, who faced them all.
