used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
any thing at all
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
BelmontnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
a young female
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
HedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
a female domestic
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
not any; not one
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
established beyond doubt
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
determined
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
SkeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
in the near future
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
Susan
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From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her maid Susan soon entered, to assist her in dressing; and she learned that the girl had neither seen nor heard anything of a mysterious or ghostly nature, during the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
visitants
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From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
someone who visits
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But when the lady related what _she_ had seen, the terror of poor Susan knew no bounds, and she declared her determination not to sleep alone in the house another night.
at the time that
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
which person or people
From this reading While at breakfast, a visitor was announced, who proved to be the landlord, Mr. Hedge.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading _Showing the pranks played in the Haunted House by the two Skeletons._ When Mrs. Belmont awoke from the swoon into which she had fallen, at sight of the terrible apparition which had visited her, daylight was shining through the windows of her chamber.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She immediately recalled to mind the events of the preceding night, and resolved to remove without delay from a house which was troubled with such fearful visitants.
