used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
(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 For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
Gilpins
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From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
GriffithsnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
Lycurgus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
not any; not one
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
Roberta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
Roberta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For subsequent to the Steele dance that same item read by Roberta fell under the eyes of Gilbert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
look attentively
From this reading On the instant his teeth snapped about as a man might snap his watch lid, and instead of drinking he put his cup down and examined the item with more care.
at the time that
From this reading He was seated at the breakfast table the Sunday morning after the party, and was about to sip from a cup of coffee when he encountered it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But Roberta's return to Lycurgus and her room at the Gilpins' Christmas night brought no sign of Clyde nor any word of explanation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For in connection with the Griffiths in the meantime there had been a development relating to all this which, could she or Clyde have known, would have interested both not a little.
