one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
blotnounUS /blɑːt/
a blemish made by dirt
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
BLOTTEDverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
ESCUTCHEONnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Grace eyed it gloomily.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The handwriting on the first letter of the pile was Tom's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Grace eyed it gloomily.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The handwriting on the first letter of the pile was Tom's.
Harlowe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Grace eyed it gloomily.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The handwriting on the first letter of the pile was Tom's.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
SteppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Stepping into her office she reached eagerly for the pile of mail lying on the sliding shelf of her desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The handwriting on the first letter of the pile was Tom's.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLOTTED ESCUTCHEON But Grace was destined to receive another shock before the long day was done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
at the time that
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The shadows of early twilight were beginning to blot out the short winter day when she let herself into Harlowe House.
