used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
Ada'snounUS /ˈeɪdəz/
possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading Ada’s Home.—A Happy Scene.—The Serenity of Goodness.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The Troublesome Shoe-maker.—Gray’s Agony and Danger.—The Flight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
Casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Troublesome Shoe-maker.—Gray’s Agony and Danger.—The Flight.
DoubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The Return of Learmont.—The Interview.—Doubts and Fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The Return of Learmont.—The Interview.—Doubts and Fears.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The Troublesome Shoe-maker.—Gray’s Agony and Danger.—The Flight.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Ada’s Home.—A Happy Scene.—The Serenity of Goodness.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Ada’s Home.—A Happy Scene.—The Serenity of Goodness.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ada’s Home.—A Happy Scene.—The Serenity of Goodness.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The Return of Learmont.—The Interview.—Doubts and Fears.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
Learmont
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From this reading The Return of Learmont.—The Interview.—Doubts and Fears.
Learmont's
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From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
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 The Pursuit.—A Successful Ruse.—The Long Night.—Gray’s Terror.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
NecklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Pursuit.—A Successful Ruse.—The Long Night.—Gray’s Terror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Return of Learmont.—The Interview.—Doubts and Fears.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
PerturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The Pursuit.—A Successful Ruse.—The Long Night.—Gray’s Terror.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Return of Learmont.—The Interview.—Doubts and Fears.
RusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The Pursuit.—A Successful Ruse.—The Long Night.—Gray’s Terror.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Ada’s Home.—A Happy Scene.—The Serenity of Goodness.
SerenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Ada’s Home.—A Happy Scene.—The Serenity of Goodness.
Shoe-maker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Troublesome Shoe-maker.—Gray’s Agony and Danger.—The Flight.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The Pursuit.—A Successful Ruse.—The Long Night.—Gray’s Terror.
SurmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Pursuit.—A Successful Ruse.—The Long Night.—Gray’s Terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The Jew and the Necklace.—Gray’s Troubles and Surmises.—An Adventure.
TroublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The Troublesome Shoe-maker.—Gray’s Agony and Danger.—The Flight.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A Walk and a Meeting.—The Vision at the Open Casement.—Learmont’s Perturbation.
