fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
in addition
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
Fuller'snounUS /ˈfʊlərz/
possessive form of “fuller” — United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
guardedlyadverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪdli/
in a conservative manner
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
a social unit living together
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
a message received and understood
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
LoftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
MALDEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
easily agitated
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
not any; not one
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
the middle of the day
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
Pauline's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading But as no definite cause was assigned for the lady’s nervousness and as no undue curiosity was shown regarding Miss Fuller’s movements, Loft concluded the quiet household had heard of no cause for alarm.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He learned that Pauline’s aunt was not well, and was unusually nervous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without hope of much information he called up various mutual friends and also her lawyer, but he could get no hint or trace of what had become of his lost love.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading WITH MARY MALDEN BY noon next day no word had been heard of Pauline.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Loft called up her New York home, and inquired, guardedly, as to conditions there.
