used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “There’s something funny about this whole affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
any thing at all
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
Dave
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From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “There’s something funny about this whole affair.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
disturbingly provocative
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
on one occasion
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
Rumson
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From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “There’s something funny about this whole affair.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
There's
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From this reading “There’s something funny about this whole affair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There’s something funny about this whole affair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
precisely as stated
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading If anything, it made her more eager to spend a few weeks at Locked Gates, for the thought of mystery was indeed very intriguing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Dave had told her about the old Gates place in Rumson did not discourage Doris.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “There’s something funny about this whole affair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Unfortunately for her plans, she chanced to repeat to her uncle what Dave had said, and that worthy at once began to regard the proposed visit with misgiving.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m not sure I should let you go,” he told her doubtfully.
