afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
boyishlyadverb
like a boy
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Marie," she called, "Marie!"
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
CotenounUS /koʊt/
a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
true confidential information
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
DOUBTSnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
Eveley
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From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
the act of departing
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
not any; not one
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
on one occasion
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She looked anxiously over the little roof garden, and peered down to the canyon.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She assured Marie that she would be home early, begged her not to be lonesome, cautioned her once more not to venture into the canyon after nightfall, and went serenely on her way.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading At ten o'clock that night she guided her car into the garage whistling boyishly, and ran up the rustic stairs, stopping with painful suddenness on the landing as she observed there was no light in the Cote.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SHE DOUBTS HER THEORY One morning Eveley telephoned from the office to Marie that she would not be home for dinner that night, as she was going with Kitty to hear the minute details of her engagement, and the plans of her coming marriage with Arnold.
