one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading It is true that Mrs. Baron was decidedly uncomfortable.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That was where she had gone, of course.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It is true that Mrs. Baron was decidedly uncomfortable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
destroyed or killed
From this reading That was where she had gone, of course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That was where she had gone, of course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that Mrs. Baron was decidedly uncomfortable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
MANSIONnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rupture that had occurred was more serious than any that had preceded it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is true that Mrs. Baron was decidedly uncomfortable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The rupture that had occurred was more serious than any that had preceded it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The rupture that had occurred was more serious than any that had preceded it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The rupture that had occurred was more serious than any that had preceded it.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The rupture that had occurred was more serious than any that had preceded it.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rupture that had occurred was more serious than any that had preceded it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
Thornburgs
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From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that Mrs. Baron was decidedly uncomfortable.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It is true that Mrs. Baron was decidedly uncomfortable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
at the time that
From this reading THE MANSION IN SHADOW When Bonnie May did not return to the mansion that night the fact was not commented upon by any member of the family.
in or at the place that
From this reading That was where she had gone, of course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not quite remarkable that she should spend the night with the Thornburgs.
