used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Say I am not at home.”
react verbally
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
characterized by great determination
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
Harrie
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From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Say I am not at home.”
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Say I am not at home.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
MissusnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
informal term of address for someone's wife
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
not any; not one
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Say I am not at home.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
on one occasion
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
express in words
From this reading “Say I am not at home.”
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since, as Harrie had once said, “Duke never could keep a secret in his life!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For so she felt sure had been the result of that fatal betrayal to her brother-in-law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
there's
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From this reading “Mrs. Harper--Missus--there's a carriage at the door.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
someone who visits
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
which person or people
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had given the same sullen answer to every visitor for four weeks, shutting herself up in stern seclusion, determined that, whatever cruel comments they made, the neighbourhood should have no power of spying into the mystery of “that poor Mrs. Locke Harper who did not live happy with her husband.”
