used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
Alden
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From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
(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 Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Murder is always terrible.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OPEN VERDICT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
put or send forth
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Murder is always terrible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Murder is always terrible.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading AN OPEN VERDICT.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
not often
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Murder is always terrible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
VERDICTnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading AN OPEN VERDICT.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
at the time that
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Three days had passed since the tragedy that cast such gloom over the whole neighborhood had occurred; three long, dreary days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Outside the world was in full beauty, fair, smiling summer flung her treasures with a reckless hand; the sun was bright and the flowers sweet; inside the stately mansion all was darkness, horror and gloom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is so seldom known among the higher classes that when a young and lovely woman like Lady Alden is its victim the sensation caused is something terrible.
