used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
react verbally
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
a line of approach
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Let me go away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
Broughton
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From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
Charley
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From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
at any time
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Let me go away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
intense and profound fear
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me go away.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me go away.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
sardonicallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪkəli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
terrifyverbUS /ˈterəfaɪ/
fill with terror; frighten greatly
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But for all answer Broughton forced her back into the chair from which she had arisen, laughing sardonically at her childish betrayal of terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What can you want of me?” she faltered, staggering like one under the influence of liquor, as she attempted to walk to the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In all her life Iris had never experienced such a feeling of horror as that which filled her heart on finding that she had been trapped to the house on Lexington Avenue by the man whom we know as Charley Broughton.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What wrong have I ever done you that you should terrify me thus?
