abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
on or to one side
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No doubt it was intended to be private."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
the act of discovering something
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt it was intended to be private."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
Dupont
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From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
Hamlin's
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From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
instant's
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From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading No doubt it was intended to be private."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No doubt it was intended to be private."
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
McDonald
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From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt it was intended to be private."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading No doubt it was intended to be private."
with low volume
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
on the contrary
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOLLY DISAPPEARS The speaker was Mrs. Dupont, but Hamlin's one thought was to prevent any discovery of Miss McDonald.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without an instant's hesitation he drew aside the curtain, and stepped into the room.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman stepped somewhat in advance of her companion, as though to shield him from observation, instantly mastering her surprise.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pardon me," he said quietly, as the two started back at his rather abrupt entrance, "but I did not care to overhear your conversation.
