used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
Dwight's
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From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
else
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From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
set up or found
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
GarnerverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnər/
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
death of a person
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
heart-sore
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From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
implicatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd/
culpably involved
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
law-book
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From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
Linda
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From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
the middle of the day
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
pacifyverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
Pete
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From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading She had found Garner seated at his desk, bent over a law-book, a studious expression on his face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
hard to endure
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
the topmost one of two
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Helen had gone down to Carson's office about noon, feeling vaguely that he could advise her better than any one else in the grave situation.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE following night was a cloudless, moonlit one, and restlessly and heart-sore Helen walked the upper floor of the veranda, her eyes constantly bent on the street leading past Dwight's on to the centre of the town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seeing her in the doorway, he sprang up gallantly and proffered a rickety chair, from which he had hastily dumped a pile of old newspapers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The greater part of the day she had spent with Linda, trying to pacify her and rouse the hope that Pete would not be implicated in the trouble in the mountains.
