used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
(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 Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
Curran
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From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
apart from; not including
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
a social unit living together
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
Kinney
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From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
immediately past
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
LoftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
for more time
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
new-found
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From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
new-madeadjective
newly made
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
not any; not one
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
partook
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From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
Pauline's
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From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
not in physical motion
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But not every one was so sure of Pauline’s innocence as was her new-made husband and her intimate friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Loft was unable to contain his joy, and almost forgot the Curran affair in his new-found happiness.
ValhallanounUS /ˌvælˈhælə/
(Norse mythology) the hall in which the souls of heros slain in battle were received by Odin
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pauline, now that there was no longer any secret about her past, blossomed into a happy bride, and except for the cloud of tragedy that still hung over the household, all was serene and almost jubilant.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE TRUTH AT LAST DINNER at Valhalla that night partook of the nature of a wedding feast.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, Kinney had sent a message that he must have an interview with her that evening, and Stone, to whom the matter was referred, sent back a message for Kinney to come to the house at nine o’clock.
