used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
abettingverbUS /əˈbetɪŋ/
inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
Bootlacenoun
a long lace for fastening boots
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
the act of burning something
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
GROTTOnounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
temporary military shelter
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
ivy-choked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
Mallory's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
maltreating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
mausoleum-like
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From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
moss-grownadjective
overgrown with moss
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
mouldyadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldi/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
with speed
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
only a very short time before
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And her anger was in turn succeeded by a humorous appreciation of her plight.
twenty-fold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
unsavouryadjective
morally offensive
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading This was quickly followed by burning indignation at being locked in, so that her sphere of usefulness was limited to the narrow confines of the mouldy moss-grown chamber.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "This is what comes of aiding and abetting father's detective propensities," she laughed, immediately checking her merriment lest it should cause the return of her unsavoury captor.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Now that the door was shut the gloom of the mausoleum-like interior was increased twenty-fold, the meagre light that filtered through the ivy-choked window scarcely showing the walls of her prison.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN THE STONE GROTTO When the door of the stone grotto in the shrubbery at The Hut was slammed in Enid Mallory's face by "The Bootlace Man" her first sensation was one of relief that the repulsive creature had gone away without maltreating her.
