used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
in actual fact
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
door-bell
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From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
to come or go into
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
divisible by two
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
set up or found
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
not one, and not any
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
make steady
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
Templeton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that it required a new sort of courage on his part to enter the house, even after his hesitation about pressing the door-bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
Tresslyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day after the funeral, George Tresslyn called to see his sister.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
someone who visits
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
at the time that
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
which person or people
From this reading When Murray opened the door, he was confronted by an extremely pallid visitor who shot a furtive look over his head and down the hall before inquiring whether Mrs. Thorpe was at home.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was not afraid of any living man, and yet he was oppressed by the uncanny fear that Templeton Thorpe was still alive and waiting somewhere in the dark old house, ready to impose further demands upon his cupidity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man was none too steady beforehand, and now he was actually shaking.
