used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
Elfreda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
a young female
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
greasedadjectiveUS /ɡriːst/
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
groovesnounUS /ɡruːvz/
plural of “groove” — a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
a particular point in time
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
Overton
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From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
PeeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
with speed
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peering out she saw a shadowy figure outlined in the darkness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
squeakingadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːkɪŋ/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had she done so than the figure moved forward quickly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A DESPERATE PLOT REVEALED Elfreda had been informed of the proposed visit and carefully instructed by her companion as to her part in it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
at the time that
From this reading The girls spent a quiet evening until ten o’clock, when Grace got up and pinned her blouse on the wall, then put out the light and raised the shade.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading After observing it keenly for a moment the Overton girl cautiously raised the window, that she had greased in the grooves to prevent squeaking.
