used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
react verbally
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
the act of burning something
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "It is false.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
made afraid
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
Glenalvan
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From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
immediately past
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
carry out
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
a shaky motion
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
hard to endure
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Because you tried to murder me last night, and came very near succeeding," he replied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why should I take you for a ghost?" she faltered, trembling, but trying to brave it out with an air of defiance.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Miss Glenalvan, it is I," was the answer, as his burning eyes devoured her pale, frightened face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you take me for a ghost?"
