used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had no fear of the result.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
flue-brush
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From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
fut
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From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
Grimshaw's
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From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
hear with intention
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
Moriarty's
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From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no fear of the result.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She had no fear of the result.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Moriarty's description of the expected desperado, "over six fut and as black as a flue-brush," seemed to promise developments.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
stable-yard
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From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Grimshaw's room was situated at the back of the house, overlooking the kitchen garden.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Like most women, she had a horror of fighting, and, like most women, fighting had a fascination for her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any sound from the stable-yard would reach it, and she determined to lie awake and listen.
