used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
anew
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
(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 PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
Barnet
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From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
Flossie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
set up or found
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
death of a person
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
a female domestic
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
PATRICIA'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PATRICIA'S PROMISE At the Barnet house all was excitement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Servants were rushing this way and that, searching for Flossie and the baby.
at the time that
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Uncle Harry came home, and he looked very grave when he learned the cause of their alarm.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, the house and grounds had been thoroughly searched, they told him, and neither could be found, nor could any one remember having seen them after the baby had been brought in from her ride.
but in spite of that
From this reading Again and again the maid insisted that she had left them in the hall but a few moments, and the cook and the butler declared that she had spoken truly, yet it seemed strange that in so short a time the two could have so completely disappeared.
