used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
any thing at all
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
Beeminster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
the act of breaking something
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
CamdennounUS /ˈkæmdən/
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
dearly loved
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Is it anything about my husband?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHOEBE IN PERIL.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
Leth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is it anything about my husband?"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading PHOEBE IN PERIL.
PHOEBEnounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading PHOEBE IN PERIL.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
express in words
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She mustered courage to say: "Is it anything about a debt?
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Mr. Beeminster stared at her, and answered: "No, not that I am aware of.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
a source of difficulty
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
at the time that
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading After this breaking out of the sun in the dear home in Camden Town, with respect to the money trouble, Aunt Leth's heart, as has been stated, fainted within her when Mr. Beeminster, introducing himself, said that he had called upon an inquiry of a serious nature.
