used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
BrunonounUS /ˈbruːnoʊ/
German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
clothing in general
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form 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 "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
the act of departing
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
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 He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went out upon the veranda.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
Travilla
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From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He went out upon the veranda.
communicated in words
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading He went out upon the veranda.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt some anxiety, but the idea that the child had left the house never entered his mind until a thorough search seemed to give convincing proof that she was not in it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went out upon the veranda.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Bruno, where is our little Violet?" asked Mr. Travilla, stooping to pat the dog's head and showing him the child's slipper, "lead the way, sir; we must find her."
whineverbUS /waɪn/
move with a whining sound
From this reading Bruno rose, stretched himself and uttered a low whine.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He succeeded in throwing on his clothes and leaving the room without rousing his wife.
