used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
aye
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From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
one or the other of two
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
enactingverbUS /eˈnæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
divisible by two
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
made afraid
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
full-fledgedadjective
(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
not any; not one
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
a brief written record
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
Rushford
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From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
that is looked for
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
stage-door
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From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And the experience was even more interesting and exciting than they had dared to hope!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading By the touch of a finger the stage-door had been opened; they had been admitted behind the scenes--to the inside, as they had longed to be.
trumperynoun
nonsensical talk or writing
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
Vernon
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From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, evidently, was a full-fledged mystery enacting under their very noses, no trumpery neighbourhood mystery, either, but one of national--aye, even international--importance!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It made them gasp to think of it; they were even a little frightened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An Appeal for Aid One can easily guess with what delicious precipitation the Misses Rushford, having read the note sent to them by Lord Vernon and having recovered somewhat from the paralysis of amazement into which it had thrown them, hurried up the stair and sought the privacy of their own apartment.
