Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

later than; following

From this reading I linger for a few seconds after the others.

Having no one else present.

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

plural of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading I linger for a few seconds after the others.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They go out on to the landing.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

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the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I linger for a few seconds after the others.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

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a polite name for any woman

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an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading They go out on to the landing.

immediately past

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go away from a place

From this reading When I leave the room I pass out there too.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading I linger for a few seconds after the others.

any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh

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a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

an uneasy psychological state

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They go out on to the landing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I linger for a few seconds after the others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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go across or through

From this reading When I leave the room I pass out there too.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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thinking that is coherent and logical

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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When I leave the room I pass out there too.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

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plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading I linger for a few seconds after the others.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

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marked by absence of sound

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

plural of “sniff” — sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They go out on to the landing.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They go out on to the landing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When I leave the room I pass out there too.

an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Every one is silent for a minute, and then we smile at the absurd idea of there being a ghost about.

at the time that

From this reading When I leave the room I pass out there too.

a Caucasian

From this reading ALONE--THE SECRET DOOR--UNSOCIABILITY--THE PICTURE--GRIM THOUGHTS-- ONE CHEERFUL IDEA--MELON--HIDING--CRUEL JOKES--SPIRAL--ANGLES-- ASSASSINS--WHITE LADY--A COMFORT--NERVES--THE DOOR--A GROWL--SNIFFS --A FOLLOWER--REASONING--SAD THOUGHTS--OUT AT LAST.