used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
alleviations
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From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
Andreas
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From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
Carlo
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From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING FOR LUCK.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
the act of departing
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
Harry's
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From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
held up in the air
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading WAITING FOR LUCK.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
TeresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING FOR LUCK.
wardingverbUS /ˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “ward” — watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here kind, tender hands were ready with as many alleviations as were at their disposal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The soldiers were busy drinking and gambling below in the hall, and never imagined what was going on above, the evening visit of inspection having been paid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dogs had a harmless powder given to them, which stupefied them for the time being, and, the night being very dark, with Harry’s help Carlo was lifted bodily on to the balcony and then carried to the ladies’ room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Without Andreas Carlo never could have been carried safely into Santa Teresa; but the faithful Indian was wonderfully clever in warding off detection.
