one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
Arden
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From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
Clayton
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From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
Dimitri
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From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
at any time
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
fear-widened
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From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I—I feel sort of funny,” said Terry.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
set up or found
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “I—I feel sort of funny,” said Terry.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
come to pass
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I—I feel sort of funny,” said Terry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
Jane
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From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
MarshlandsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃlændz/
plural of “marshland” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
not able to be found
From this reading The chief had found the man missing from Marshlands; but in what condition?
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I—I feel sort of funny,” said Terry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh,” murmured Arden, “if he is——” She could not finish.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “I—I feel sort of funny,” said Terry.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading “I—I feel sort of funny,” said Terry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gazing with fear-widened eyes at one another, the three girls waited for what might happen next.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst might have happened, for it was now obvious that Dimitri had been the prisoner of George Clayton ever since the mysterious disappearance from the _Merry Jane_.
