used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
equally
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading I felt that some further calamity was impending.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that some further calamity was impending.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
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 I felt that some further calamity was impending.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading I felt that some further calamity was impending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
not any; not one
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
on the contrary
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
ReferringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I felt that some further calamity was impending.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt that some further calamity was impending.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our home was one of sorrow and of fear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
which person or people
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Referring it, as we both tacitly did, to the mysterious and fiendish agency of the abhorred being whom, in an evil hour, we had admitted into our house, we both viewed him with a degree and species of fear for which I can find no name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The child's death had stricken us with terror no less than grief.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I could not hope that we were to be delivered from the presence of the malignant agent who haunted, rather than inhabited our home, without some additional proofs alike of his malice and his power.
